The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited the
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to its
headquarters located in Jabi, Abuja over an alleged N585m scandal.
The invitation came less than an hour after President Bola
Tinubu announced Edu’s suspension from office through the Special Adviser to
the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
An impeccable EFCC source, who confirmed the development to
our correspondent, revealed that the anti-graft agency’s Chairman, Ola
Olukoyede, had earlier recommended the suspension of the Minister to the
President to pave the way for proper investigation.
The source further noted that the commission swung into action immediately after the President ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged payment of N585.189 million grant meant for vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun and Lagos states into a private account.
“We have invited the suspended Minister, Betta Edu. The
invitation letter was sent to her immediately after her suspension was
announced by the President. We’re are expecting her at the headquarters any
moment from now,” the source noted.
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