A former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani has mocked former president Muhammadu Buhari amidst the controversy involving the suspended Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu.
ThisNigeria reported that President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, suspended Miss Edu for paying over N500m into a private account belonging to one Bridget Onyielu.
In a statement issued by media aide to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu also directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe all financial transactions involving the Ministry.
The statement read “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.
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The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as one or more agencies thereunder.
The suspended Minister is hereby directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and she is further directed by the President to fully cooperate with the investigating authorities as they conduct their investigation.”
Reacting to Edu’s suspension, Sani took a swipe at Buhari, insinuating that the former president would not have taken swift action like his successor.
Taking to X, he wrote: “This President has listened to the public and acted against his Minister.If it’s the former President he will just ASHUWA you.”
