By Williams Amofokhai
Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu says allegations of payment of N585 million into a private account levelled against her and her ministry are baseless.
Edu, in a document that has gone viral on many social media platforms, personally signed the letter and addressed it to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, authorising the disbursement of the funds to one Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola.
The Alarmee reports that the minister added that the payment was meant for vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun and Lagos States.
Reacting to the allegation of fraud levelled against her, Edu, in a statement said “I am writing to address recent news circulating about alleged fraud within the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation. As the minister, I want to assure you that these claims are baseless and an attempt to undermine the efforts we are making to fight corruption and uplift those in need.
“In the course of our work, we have encountered resistance from forces whose hands may not be clean, but I want to emphasize that our commitment to transparency, accountability, and eradicating corruption remains unwavering. The challenges we face only strengthen our resolve to serve with integrity and dedication.”
Edu said she believed in the power of truth prevailing, and that with God as her strength, she is confident that “our collective efforts will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the less privileged. Your trust and support are invaluable as we navigate through these unfounded allegations. Thank you for standing by our mission to bring positive change to the lives of those who need it most.”
