Edu, in a statement titled “Re-Betta Edu Linked to N3bn NSIPA Fraud Scandal; Baseless Accusations Aimed at Diverting Anti-Graft Agency’s Focus,” and signed by her spokesperson, Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, vehemently denied any involvement in the alleged corruption, labeling it as false and unfounded…CONTINUE READING

She asserted that the accusations were orchestrated by fifth columnists with the sole intent of tarnishing her well-earned reputation and integrity amid the ongoing investigation of the NSIPA scandal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Edu emphasized that, during her four months in office as the minister, she had neither sought nor authorized the withdrawal of N3 billion from the NSIPA funds.

She categorically stated her non-involvement in the current challenges faced by the NSIPA leadership, emphasizing that her name should not be dragged into the ongoing suspension and investigations as sanctioned by the president.

The comprehensive statement affirms, “The Honourable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, is fully aware of the baseless allegations, suspected to be instigated by certain individuals with ulterior motives, aimed at implicating her in the ongoing investigation into the NSIPA scandal by the anti-graft agency.”