Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, has denied any involvement in the purported recovery of N30 billion by the EFCC.
Following her suspension by President Bola Tinubu on January 8, the EFCC was instructed to investigate financial transactions related to her ministry, leading to the suspension of various social investment programs.
The EFCC, in its investigation, reported that it is probing 50 bank accounts and confirmed the recovery of N30 billion, which is now in the government’s possession.
In response to these developments, Edu’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, issued a letter asserting that no funds have been traced to her client’s bank accounts, and no proceeds of crime have been linked to her.
The letter, addressed to the BBC, expressed concern over the publication of allegations without affording Edu the opportunity to respond beforehand, and threatened legal action if the article was not retracted and an apology issued within 48 hours.
Ojukwu emphasized that Edu has not been indicted or found guilty of any financial misconduct during her tenure. Additionally, the letter demanded punitive damages of US$50 million for reputational damage suffered by Edu.
