The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters in Abuja, for questioning.
ADULAWO News reports that this followed her suspension from office by President Bola Tinubu over allegations of controversial N585.189 million grant payment.
Recall that ADULAWO News had earlier reported that President Tinubu on Monday suspended Edu from office with immediate effect and consequently ordered the EFCC to investigate the activities of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
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Tinubu’s decision was conveyed in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.
Though EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, would not pick his calls or confirm the story, credible EFCC sources told LEADERSHIP shortly after the suspension was pronounced that the invitation came less than 30 minutes after President Tinubu announced Edu’s immediate suspension from office.
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The sources also stated that the EFCC had earlier recommended the suspension of the minister to pave the way for thorough investigation into the ministry’s affairs.