Emmanuel OchayiPresident Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action, summoning Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over his alleged implication in the contentious N438 million contract scandal involving suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.
According to a report, the President’s summoning of Mr. Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday signals a moment in the unfolding controversy.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe Minister is now expected to provide clarification regarding his role in the contract awarded to New Planet Project Limited, a company reportedly linked to him.
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In response to these allegations, Mr. Tunji-Ojo defended himself during a televised interview, denying any involvement in the contract’s execution.
He emphasized his resignation from the company’s directorship back in 2019, highlighting that he was no longer a signatory to the firm.
The Minister clarified, stating, “I am not a signatory to the company… the company in question was a company where I was a director. About five years ago, I had resigned from my directorship.”
He also revealed that despite resigning as a director, he remained a shareholder in the company, citing no breach of public service rules regarding his status as a shareholder.
This development comes in the wake of President Tinubu’s suspension of Minister Betta Edu on Monday, citing the alleged diversion of funds amounting to over N585 million into a private account.
The summons issued to Minister Tunji-Ojo underscores the gravity of the situation, as the government intensifies efforts to address and investigate instances of alleged financial impropriety within its ranks.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
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