Barely few hours after her suspension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.
She was invited to EFCC headquarters at Jabi, Abuja over an alleged N585m scandal.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had announced Edu’s suspension from office through the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
A source at the EFCC, who confirmed the development, revealed that the anti-graft agency’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had earlier recommended the suspension of the Minister to the President.
He said it was to pave the way for a proper investigation into the scandal.
The source said the commission swung into action immediately after the President ordered a thorough investigation.
He said it is investigating 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 said.
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