Lagos, Nigeria – Public affairs analyst and civic society advocate, Kennedy Tabuko, has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to make public the outcome of the corruption case against Beta Edu, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs.
Tabuko made the demand in a statement on Thursday, highlighting growing concerns over transparency in governance and accountability.
Edu, who was sacked as minister over an alleged N585 billion scandal, has been under investigation by the EFCC. However, the results of the probe have not been disclosed to the public, raising questions about government transparency.
Reports indicate that despite her pending corruption case, Edu has been seen in public outings with First Lady Remi Tinubu, wife of the President.
Reacting to this development, Tabuko described the situation as worrisome and a flagrant disregard for Nigerians. He argued that President Tinubu should have prevented public interactions between his wife and an individual facing corruption allegations.
He warned that the First Lady and the Presidency should not take Nigerians for granted. Tabuko stated:
“We demand that until Beta Edu’s case is decided and the EFCC makes public the corruption case against the sacked minister, it will constitute a bad public image for the government and our dear nation to see Beta Edu around the corridors of power. Mr. President and the First Lady should take note of this. A word they say is enough for the wise.”
He added a stern warning:
“Again, we want to unequivocally sound this warning to the President and Commander in Chief and all the anti-corruption-related agencies that if Nigerians are not abreast with the findings of all corruption cases against Beta Edu within five days, we will take to the street to demand within the confines of the law that the right thing be done.”
Tabuko’s statement underscores the need for accountability and transparency in high-profile corruption cases, emphasizing that public confidence in governance depends on timely disclosure and integrity in the handling of such matters.
