Deji Adeyanju, a famend human rights activist, has known as on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu if discovered responsible of economic misappropriation.
In an announcement he signed, Adeyanju mentioned Tinubu ought to guarantee a clear and unbiased investigation into the scandal.
Edu had come underneath heavy criticism after a memo surfaced the place she directed the Accountant-Common of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to switch N585.2 million into a non-public account owned by one Oniyelu Bridget, who the Ministry claimed at the moment serves because the Challenge Accountant, Grants for Susceptible Teams.
The minister mentioned the cost adopted due course of, however the Accountant-Common of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein was of a opposite opinion.
Reacting, Adeyanju, the convener of Involved Nigerians, counseled the Accountant-Common of the Federation for her steadfastness in refusing to grant the request by Edu.
He mentioned: “This motion by the Accountant-Common is in step with Chapter Seven, Part 713 of Nigeria’s Monetary Laws 2009, which clearly states that non-public cash shall not be paid right into a authorities checking account, nor ought to any public cash be paid into a non-public account.
“I applaud the Accountant-Common for her unwavering dedication to upholding the rules of accountability and transparency within the administration of public funds.
“Her refusal to adjust to the improper and unlawful request by the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs demonstrates her integrity and dedication to the rule of legislation. By adhering to the Monetary Laws, she has set a commendable instance for different public officers to observe.
“In mild of those developments, I name on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to analyze the matter totally and take applicable motion towards the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu.
“The request made by the Minister to switch such a considerable quantity into a person’s non-public account is a flagrant violation of Nigeria’s Monetary Laws. It raises severe issues concerning the misuse of public funds and suggests a breach of belief by a high-ranking authorities official.
“Adeyanju urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make sure a clear and unbiased investigation into the matter and, if discovered responsible, to droop the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs pending additional disciplinary actions saying the mindless looting perpetrated by Betta Edu motive navy truncated severally democratic governments within the nation. The president ought to sack her and protect our democracy.
“This step is essential to sustaining public confidence within the authorities’s dedication to preventing corruption and making certain the prudent administration of public sources.”