Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has praised President Bola Tinubu for suspending Minister Betta Edu from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. In a statement, Atiku acknowledged the commendable move but emphasized the need for broader reforms within the ministry. The suspension came after President Tinubu directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate financial transactions linked to the ministry. Atiku questioned Edu’s competence for such a sensitive ministry and called for an overhaul of the humanitarian affairs sector. Atiku emphasized the need to address corruption and misuse of funds meant for vulnerable Nigerians, branding it a tool wielded by the ruling party to manipulate the impoverished masses.

Source: Punch January 10, 2024 00:00 UTC