There are indications that Betta Edu, the embattled minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, has assumed her roles despite being under suspension and investigation by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission.

Edu, who was suspended following a diversion of one N585 million federal government grant meant for the vulnerable into private accounts had sent condolences to the victims of the recent Jos building collapse.

“It is with profound grief that I extend my deepest condolences on the tragic collapse of the school building in Jos, Plateau State, which has resulted in the loss of multiple lives and left many survivors grappling with unimaginable pain and suffering,” Edu said in a message carrying the ministry’s letterhead.

“May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may the injured receive swift and complete healing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time,” she added.

The condolences, which ought to be met with sympathy, caused a stir on social media as the minister was still expected to be grilled by the anti-graft agency.

President Bola Tinubu had suspended the humanitarian minister in January this year, ordering the EFCC to carry out a thorough investigation of all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as one or more agencies.

“In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect,” Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity had announced.

However, it appears Edu had been left off the hook as the EFCC has remained silent with no outcome of the investigation in sight.

Kobojunkie:
Just so you all know, as far as the Constitution of Nigeria, ministers do not enjoy immunity at all. Only the President, Vice-President, Governors, and deputy Governors have immunity. So, there is nothing stopping anyone from bringing charges against the woman for even the past crimes she committed before she was made a minister. If EFCC fails to go after her, citizens can do it themselves.

ShinnBet:
Beta Edu is from Anambra .

Her father is from Anambra and not Cross River.


Her mother is from Cross River and her estranged husband whom she has since divorced and whose name she is still using is from Cross River.

She was never supposed to take the ministerial slot for Cross River just as the then Governor Ayade who nominated her for the position refused to acknowledge the nomination of a long standing jurist as the State Chief Justice all because she was not from Cross River but only married to a Cross Riverian.

So if the IPObidient want to drag Beta, they should know she is their daughter .

Malroux:
Beta Edu is from cross river. Stop misleading people.

ShinnBet:


Her bio is online.

Check it out.

Her father is from Anambra and that makes her from Anambra

Malroux:
Incoherent gibberish. Who controls the judiciary if not the same executives that are shielding her.

Kobojunkie:
The executive does not control the Judiciary. What you have happening in Nigeria is there as a result of corruption but that should not be reason enough to do nothing?

tunde1200:
IPObidient want to drag Beta, they should know she is their daughter .

SHAMEFUL PEOPLE WITH HATE IN THERE HEART

VinnyBaba:
■ EFCC is a very Weak Organization. Olukayode only know to Make Mouth and go for Cheap targets like Boborisky. Tinibu Appointed, LOUD-MOUTHED, Overrated Y0rubas to fill up position in the govt. 😒 Dat's how Fashola boasted he will fix the Power Sector under 6months and ended SHAMEFULLY.

ShinnBet:
Beta Edu is from Anambra .

Her father is from Anambra and not Cross River.


Her mother is from Cross River and her estranged husband whom she has since divorced and whose name she is still using is from Cross River.

She was never supposed to take the ministerial slot for Cross River just as the then Governor Ayade who nominated her for the position refused to acknowledge the nomination of a long standing jurist as the State Chief Justice all because she was not from Cross River but only married to a Cross Riverian.

So if the IPObidient want to drag Beta, they should know she is their daughter .

tunde1200:
IPObidient want to drag Beta, they should know she is their daughter .

SHAMEFUL PEOPLE WITH HATE IN THERE HEART

SmartPolician:
E no go beta for people wey sell their votes to these crooks in power to make this country a bigger mess

valentineuwakwe:
Let me hear wat statehouse mouthpiece ngelere n the EFCC will say about it...

Kukutenla:

Padipadi govt
Confucius will be green with envy

Kobojunkie:
Just so you all know, as far as the Constitution of Nigeria, ministers do not enjoy immunity at all. Only the President, Vice-President, Governors, and deputy Governors have immunity. So, there is nothing stopping anyone from bringing charges against the woman for even the past crimes she committed before she was made a minister. If EFCC fails to go after her, citizens can do it themselves.

blacknp:
Stop chasing shadows for crying out loud.

Kobojunkie:
Where EFCC fails to go after her, the people can call for her removal and prosecution for crimes. This woman's fraudulent past can still be used against her.

derico:
■ You will be required to show cause before prosecuting...and burden of proof is upon whoever alleges.
Do we have access to verifiable information? It's a road that leads nowhere.

Kobojunkie:
Just so you all know, as far as the Constitution of Nigeria, ministers do not enjoy immunity at all. Only the President, Vice-President, Governors, and deputy Governors have immunity. So, there is nothing stopping anyone from bringing charges against the woman for even the past crimes she committed before she was made a minister. If EFCC fails to go after her, citizens can do it themselves.

givedemwotowoto:
■ The Atorney General and the EFCC are the ones empowered to take government officials to court for crimes and corruption, not private citizens.
Section 174 (1) of the Nigerian constitution (1999 as amended) explicitly gives the attorney general this power. The AG takes over, investigates and prosecutes
Section 211 of the constitution (1999 as amended) also gives the EFCC power to investigate and prosecute
■ Private citizens can report cases but not prosecute. Even when a private citizen brings forward a criminal case committed against them, the state takes it over, so it becomes State of XYZ vs the Defendant

ShinnBet:
Beta Edu is from Anambra .

Her father is from Anambra and not Cross River.


Her mother is from Cross River and her estranged husband whom she has since divorced and whose name she is still using is from Cross River.

She was never supposed to take the ministerial slot for Cross River just as the then Governor Ayade who nominated her for the position refused to acknowledge the nomination of a long standing jurist as the State Chief Justice all because she was not from Cross River but only married to a Cross Riverian.

So if the IPObidient want to drag Beta, they should know she is their daughter .

ShinnBet:
Beta Edu is from Anambra .

Her father is from Anambra and not Cross River.


Her mother is from Cross River and her estranged husband whom she has since divorced and whose name she is still using is from Cross River.

She was never supposed to take the ministerial slot for Cross River just as the then Governor Ayade who nominated her for the position refused to acknowledge the nomination of a long standing jurist as the State Chief Justice all because she was not from Cross River but only married to a Cross Riverian.

So if the IPObidient want to drag Beta, they should know she is their daughter .