President Bola Tinubu has been urged by the Yoruba sociopolitical organization Afenifere to spare no one in the investigation of the money dealings at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
The South-West group filed the appeal in the wake of Betta Edu’s ministerial suspension on Monday due to the purported N585 million scam.
According to reports, the suspended minister requested that money be transferred into a private account from the fund intended to support vulnerable populations in the states of Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
According to reports, the suspended minister requested that money be transferred into a private account from the fund intended to support vulnerable populations in the states of Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
President Bola Tinubu has been urged by the Yoruba sociopolitical organization Afenifere to spare no one in the investigation of the money dealings at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
The South-West group filed the appeal in the wake of Betta Edu’s ministerial suspension on Monday due to the purported N585 million scam.
According to reports, the suspended minister requested that money be transferred into a private account from the fund intended to support vulnerable populations in the states of Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
“As an organisation deeply committed to the progress and well-being of our nation, we are ready to provide our support in the battle against corruption.
“We strongly believe that eradicating corruption is essential for creating an environment that promotes sustainable development, equal opportunities, and social justice for all Nigerians.
“Therefore, we urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,, to reaffirm his dedication, along with his government, to the growth and advancement of Nigeria.
“Given recent revelations regarding alleged corruption within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, we urge the President to initiate a thorough investigation into these allegations. It is crucial to meticulously examine every aspect of the ministry’s financial transactions to ensure transparency and accountability.
“Additionally, we call for a comprehensive investigation into the financial transactions associated with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as a forensic audit of the ministry and the companies involved in the excessively inflated consultancy’s verification fees,” the statement read.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) questioned Edu on Tuesday.
In conjunction with the suspected N44 billion scam discovered in the ministry, the anti-graft agency is also expanding its probe to include the CEOs and Managing Directors of Zenith Bank, Providus Bank, and Jaiz Bank.
