President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is believed to have made up his mind to replace the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, following her involvement in the alleged financial impropriety rocking her ministry.
A competent source in the Presidency revealed that the President is not giving any chance and may not wait until the end of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s final report on the ongoing investigation into the matter. According to our source, the presidency is currently shopping for her replacement.
The source said the President is out to fight corruption no matter who is involved. Edu, our source said, is going to be a sacrificial lamb to announce his avowed determination to frustrate corrupt entities who may wish to bring shame to his government. Interest groups, politicians and opposition political parties are calling for sack of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over suspected illegal financial transactions.
The allegation against the Minister attracted the attention of the opposition parties, notable lawyers, SERAP and several other groups, who demanded thorough investigations. She has made several attempts to see President Tinubu, but it hasn’t been easy for her as she is still reporting to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Abuja.
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