Tinubu Orders N2 Trillion Poverty Relief Funds Probe, EFCC Grills Suspended Minister Betta Edu
- President Bola Tinubu has taken strong action against corruption in his government
- Tinubu has given a fresh order to the EFCC hours after suspending Betta Edu over the N585 million scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under her watch
- EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has been directed to summon the embattled minister, Edu
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a fresh directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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According to a report by The Punch on Tuesday, January 9, Tinubu ordered the EFCC to launch a full-blown investigation into the finances of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
This directive was issued in a statement on Monday, January 8, by his aide, Ajuri Ngelale, who also announced the suspension of the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over the N585 million scandal in the ministry.
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The presidency also denied Betta Edu access to President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja hours after the suspension.
In compliance with the presidential directive, the EFCC has also summoned Edu to appear before its detectives on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Ngelale, in the statement, noted that the president directed the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the ministry headed by Edu as well as the agencies under it, The Cable report added.
Beta Edu, other appointees Tinubu has removed, suspended
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu suspended Edu following an allegation of financial misconduct, making her the third appointee this administration will remove or suspend.
Tinubu's spokesperson, Ngelale, announced the suspension of Edu in a statement on Monday, January 8, adding that it was with immediate effect and directing the EFCC to conduct a thorough investigation on the allegation against her.
Reno Omokri reacts to suspension of Betta Edu
In a related report, Reno Omokri has revealed why the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, should have been conscious of setting a good example.
Omokri said the fact that Bishop David Oyedepo prayed for Edu to become a minister in President Bola Tinubu's administration is alone for her to set a good example.
He said the financial scandal against Edu was another indication that Nigeria should not mix religion and politics.
N37bn fraud: Farouq gets EFCC's invitation
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Farouq was scheduled to be questioned by the EFCC on Wednesday, January 2.
The anti-graft agency invited the former minister as part of an ongoing inquiry into her actions during her yearslong tenure in the ministry.
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