The embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, who is currently under investigation by the EFCC, may find herself released on bail tonight, according to insider sources.
This follows her suspension by President Bola Tinubu amid a scandal involving a substantial payment into a private account, sparking widespread outrage from rights groups and activists.
Edu, now in EFCC custody, faced intense questioning earlier today at the agency’s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. Complicating matters further, the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, confirmed that despite a payment request from the humanitarian ministry, no action was taken by her office.
President Tinubu’s swift suspension of Edu, making her the first member ousted from his 48-man cabinet, reflected a decisive response to public demands for accountability. As the drama unfolds, a source within the anti-graft agency hinted at the possibility of Edu being granted bail later today, adding a new layer of uncertainty to the unfolding saga.
