Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC Invites Suspended Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu Over N585million Scandal

In a notable development, a letter signed by Dr. Edu herself emerged, titled “Mandate for Payment of Grant for Vulnerable Groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Lagos, and Ogun States Respectively.” Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, through a release by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has taken decisive action by suspending the minister over alleged fund misappropriation in the ministry following the report.

Interestingly, Dr. Edu's invitation to the EFCC swiftly followed her suspension from office, indicating a proactive approach to the situation. An authoritative source within the EFCC confirmed the minister’s summons to the commission's office. It was revealed that the Chairman of the agency, Ola Olukoyede, had previously recommended the suspension to the President, aiming to pave the way for a thorough and impartial investigation.

“We have extended an invitation to the suspended Minister, Betta Edu. The letter was dispatched immediately after her suspension announcement by the President. We anticipate her arrival at the headquarters shortly,” disclosed the source, highlighting the urgency and gravity surrounding the unfolding events.