Sack Betta Edu, Save Nigeria’s Democracy – Adeyanju Urges Tinubu
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Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Minister Betta Edu if proven guilty of financial misappropriation.
Adeyanju, in a signed statement, insists on a transparent and independent investigation by Tinubu into the financial scandal.
Edu faced criticism following a memo revealing a directive to transfer N585.2 million into a private account, purportedly belonging to Oniyelu Bridget, the Project Accountant for Grants for Vulnerable Groups in the Ministry.
Despite the minister’s claim of due process, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, held a contrary view.
Adeyanju, the convener of Concerned Nigerians, praised the Accountant-General’s steadfastness in denying Edu’s request.
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He said: “This action by the Accountant-General is in line with Chapter Seven, Section 713 of Nigeria’s Financial Regulations 2009, which clearly states that personal money shall not be paid into a government bank account, nor should any public money be paid into a private account.
“I applaud the Accountant-General for her unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of accountability and transparency in the management of public finances.
“Her refusal to comply with the improper and illegal request by the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs demonstrates her integrity and dedication to the rule of law. By adhering to the Financial Regulations, she has set a commendable example for other public officials to follow.
“In light of these developments, I call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate action against the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu.
“The request made by the Minister to transfer such a substantial amount into an individual’s private account is a flagrant violation of Nigeria’s Financial Regulations. It raises serious concerns about the misuse of public funds and suggests a breach of trust by a high-ranking government official.
“Adeyanju urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure a transparent and independent investigation into the matter and, if found guilty, to suspend the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs pending further disciplinary actions saying the senseless looting perpetrated by Betta Edu reason military truncated severally democratic governments in the country. The president should sack her and preserve our democracy.
“This step is crucial to maintaining public confidence in the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring the prudent management of public resources.”
