From Betta Edu to Zainab Ibrahim Kuchi, the corridors of power witnessed the suspension of seven prominent female ministers. Allegations of money scandals, corruption, and unexpected dismissals marked their political trajectories, unraveling a saga that spanned from 1999 to 2024.

1. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, faced suspension amidst allegations of money laundering. A leaked memo revealed her directive to transfer a whopping N585 million to a private account, causing public outrage. Despite defending the payment’s legality, Edu’s actions sparked heavy criticism.




2. In a similar political scandal, Stella Oduah, the former Minister of Aviation, was removed from her position over corruption allegations. This controversial decision by former President Goodluck Jonathan shed light on the numerous scandals surrounding Oduah, leaving a stain on her reputation.

3. Like Oduah, Prof. Adenike Grange and Gabriel Aduku faced public pressure and bid farewell to President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s cabinet amidst a N300m scam. Prof. Grange, the Minister of Health, claimed she had been misadvised by her directors, leading to the misappropriation of funds within her ministry. Despite standing trial, Grange resigned from her position on a somber note.

4. Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai,


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