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The Presidency has said the appropriate authorities are investigating the financial irregularity involving the transfer of N585.189 million by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.<\/p>\n

President Bola Tinubu\u2019s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said appropriate action would be taken after the investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe matter is under investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAppropriate Action will be taken thereafter,\u201d he told Daily Trust.<\/p>\n

About N585.189 million, meant for the vulnerable in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun, and Lagos states, was reportedly diverted into a private account.<\/p>\n

This led to widespread outrage and a call for Edu\u2019s sack and prosecution.<\/p>\n

In a viral document signed by Edu and directed to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the minister directed the disbursement of N585.189 million into one Bridget Mojisola Oniyelu\u2019s private account.<\/p>\n

The leaked document revealed that the money was paid into Oniyelu\u2019s account.<\/p>\n

Amid the widespread outrage, Edu, in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Zubair, said the payment followed due process.<\/p>\n

Presidency opens up on Tinubu\u2019s minister, Betta Edu\u2019s N585m scandal, reveals next line of action<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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