Less than an hour after President Bola Tinubu suspended Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited her to its headquarters located in Jabi, Abuja over an alleged N585m scandal.
An impeccable EFCC source, who confirmed the development to our (Punch) correspondent, revealed that the anti-graft agency’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had earlier recommended the suspension of the Minister to the President to pave the way for proper investigation.
The source further noted that the commission swung into action immediately after the President ordered a thorough investigation into 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 noted.