WHAT’S HAPPENING? Suspended Betta Edu Breaks Silence, Speaks On Returning To Tinubu’s Gov’t
In the wake of her suspension from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has emphatically disassociated herself from any unauthorized efforts to garner public support for her reinstatement.
The suspended minister, through her media aide, Rasheed Olanrewaju, clarified that she did not authorize groups planning public prayers and protests on her behalf.
In a released statement, Olanrewaju underscored Edu’ s confidence in the ongoing government inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her suspension. The minister expressed her unwavering commitment to cooperating fully with the relevant authorities during the investigation.
The statement read: ” Following recent developments, we would like to thank various stakeholders for their immense support since the unfortunate chain of events at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Dr. Betta Edu remains committed and confident in the investigative process instituted by President Bola Tinubu and is cooperating fully with relevant authorities.
” However, the Minister has been made aware of several efforts by individuals, supporters, and others to organize public prayers, road walks, and protests to show public support.
” We wish to use this medium to state that such efforts are not approved by her or any member of her team and should be discontinued forthwith because such efforts– no matter how noble the intent– could be seen as an attempt to pre- empt the outcome of the investigations or can be hijacked by nefarious persons with ulterior motives.