EFCC Invites Betta Edu Few Minutes After Suspension

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reportedly invited the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters to answer questions over attempt to move N585 million to a private account.

During the past few days, Betta has faced harsh criticism following the release of a memo in which she reportedly instructed Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation, to transfer N585 million to a personal account of Oniyelu Bridget.

She later reacted to the accusation in a Facebook post, saying it is an attempt by malicious individuals to undermine her ministry’s anti-corruption initiatives.

She said: “I am writing to address recent news circulating about alleged fraud within the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation.

“As the minister, I want to assure you that these claims are baseless and an attempt to undermine the efforts we are making to fight corruption and uplift those in need.