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Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Yuri141: 5:10pm On Jan 08

The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, who was suspended from office by President Bola Tinubu is yet to be summoned and questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Vanguard learnt on Monday.

The development is at variance with claims by some reports that Edu, who was suspended on Monday morning by the President had already landed at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja for interrogation.


But findings by Vanguard indicate that although she had been suspended EFCC was yet to invite her for probe as directed by the Presidency over the alleged N585 million cash meant for payment to vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom State and others.

A competent source told Vanguard that they were in the process of inviting Edu to the EFCC to answer questions on the alleged scam.

“We are in the process of inviting the suspended minister to answer questions on the cash. It is not true that she is already in our custody,” a competent EFCC source told Vanguard on Monday.

But the Spokesman for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, could not be reached for confirmation of the development.

It will be recalled that early on Monday morning, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, had announced Edu’s suspension by the president.

Ngalele said, “In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect,” the statement read.

President Tinubu had earlier on Sunday ordered a comprehensive probe into the alleged N585m scandal in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and promised to “decisively punish” those involved in any breaches and infractions unravelled during the investigations.

The minister has however denied any wrongdoing, saying that the N585m payment was meant for vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun, and Lagos states and defended the action, saying that it was legal within the civil service for such payments to be made into private accounts of staff members, especially project accountants.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/n585-cash-scandal-suspended-minister-betta-edu-not-in-our-custody-efcc-source/

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Chiefpriestt: 5:11pm On Jan 08
Nigeria is a zoo

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Yuri141: 5:12pm On Jan 08
grin grin
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by adesegun121(m): 5:33pm On Jan 08
Ok
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by cenaman(m): 5:46pm On Jan 08
I fear who no fear women.

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by bigdammyj: 5:54pm On Jan 08
Noted.
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by StrongAlphMale: 5:55pm On Jan 08
As expected.

She must have escaped to the UK or US as usual. Nigeria is not a serious country.

This is a woman that would have been killed instantly live on national TV for massive corruption, if it were to be in China, Japan or North Korea

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Kingpele(m): 5:55pm On Jan 08
Tinubu is a thief and we shouldn't be shocked if u see majority of his appointees stealing public funds
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by illicit(m): 5:55pm On Jan 08
Make dem pay Npower beneficiaries and other people dey owe

If not the suspension is meaningless...
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Jonny2023: 5:57pm On Jan 08
smiley smiley smiley smiley wink
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by 43Ronin: 6:01pm On Jan 08
Lol.nothing will happen to this woman. They probably used her to siphone funds for Kogi election. Dey will remove her from ministry but compensate her well and the leakage will be plugged

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by GreaterfutureII(m): 6:02pm On Jan 08
Ok
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by drmuchin: 6:02pm On Jan 08
She is a shameless crook
Used bottom power to ascend corridor of power
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by ATEAMS: 6:06pm On Jan 08
Oyaana
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Bluntemperor: 6:11pm On Jan 08
illicit:
Make dem pay Npower beneficiaries and other people dey owe
If not the suspension is meaningless...

•Hope President Tinubu would act fast- that they should pay the Workers and the Retirees - their Palliatives,as it's becoming shameful that this methods of delaying the Masses their entitlements,when the National Assembly Members Senators and House of Representatives- have gotten their Own Palliatives- does Not Speak well of this govt.
•Let another Person takes over the Ministry pending her Investigation and start the Distribution of the Palliatives- into the Accounts of the Persons Concerned afterall,most of the Accounts are with the Banks and PENCOM in - Abuja!
Is that difficult to do?

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Newbiee: 6:17pm On Jan 08
Hmmm!
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by accordadoga25(f): 6:20pm On Jan 08
Chiefpriestt:
Nigeria is a zoo


Hehehe

As one failure lost the election, Nigeria has gone back to being as zoo.

No third-class citizen will ever rule the zoo

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by RECTEM: 6:33pm On Jan 08
This is a case when a Thieve employ a Thieve.
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Olawade24: 7:04pm On Jan 08
StrongAlphMale:
As expected.

She must have escaped to the UK or US as usual. Nigeria is not a serious country.

This is a woman that would have been killed instantly live on national TV for massive corruption, if it were to be in China, Japan or North Korea

Abeg rest, you wa kill such beauty even the Gods would have resisted.

Oh my beta edu, why you? cry
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Chiefpriestt: 7:23pm On Jan 08
accordadoga25:



Hehehe

As one failure lost the election, Nigeria has gone back to being as zoo.

No third-class citizen will ever rule the zoo
I don't enjoy a zombie quoting me,take note.

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Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by maasoap(m): 7:53pm On Jan 08
Kingpele:
Tinubu is a thief and we shouldn't be shocked if u see majority of his appointees stealing public funds

When have Nigerian politicians not been stealing public funds?
This is not about Tinubu. You are too dumb for my liking.
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Chinedumejoooo: 8:17pm On Jan 08
Give women chance! Give women chance!!
They have failed woefully
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by faceland: 3:08am On Jan 09
Please, also invite the Minister of Interior; Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

To me, Betta Edu is guilty (too much fake info & processes with the aim of stealing public funds).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ssyqgU7dY
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Gadafii: 3:53am On Jan 09
maasoap:


When have Nigerian politicians not been stealing public funds?
This is not about Tinubu. You are too dumb for my liking.
you are saying tinubu is no different from the previous ones

You guys keep making silly excuses for the very people that have collectively stole your joy, birthright and what is richly yours

Someone stole money meant for the poor and you are making excuses for her, you shall remain poor.. this one no be curse oo
Re: Cash Scandal: Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Not In Our Custody — EFCC Source by Trophy12: 4:49am On Jan 09
if You believe everything the president says , is at your own risk .

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