The Presidency has said the appropriate authorities are
investigating the financial irregularity involving the transfer of N585.189
million by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta
Edu.
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and
Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said appropriate action would be taken after the
investigation.
“The matter is under investigation.
“Appropriate Action will be taken thereafter,” he told Daily
Trust.
About N585.189 million, meant for the vulnerable in Akwa
Ibom, Cross River, Ogun, and Lagos states, was reportedly diverted into a
private account.
This led to widespread outrage and a call for Edu’s sack and
prosecution.
In a viral document signed by Edu and directed to the Office
of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the minister directed the
disbursement of N585.189 million into one Bridget Mojisola Oniyelu’s private
account.
The leaked document revealed that the money was paid into
Oniyelu’s account.
Amid the widespread outrage, Edu, in a statement by her
Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Zubair, said the payment
followed due process.
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What do you expect from Ministers who actually think they are movie stars. Dressing inappropriately and someone thinks they can perform well. Someone nominated his girlfriend as Minister and the Senate smilingly cleared her. Until the right people occupy public offices in Nigeria, nothing will change
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