Former Kaduna central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the immediate suspension of Betta Edu, the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Politics Nigeria reports that Tinubu announced Ms Edu’s sack in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday.
Edu has been accused of misappropriating over N500 million less than a year after her appointment.
Edu’s suspension has been generating reactions, especially from Nigerians on social media.
In a tweet via his X (Twitter) handle, human rights activist lauded Tinubu’s swift response to the matter.
Sani, however, said former president Muhammadu Buhari might have reacted to the allegation a little differently.
“This President has listened to the public and acted against his Minister.If it’s the former President he will just ASHUWA [assure] you,” Sani tweeted.
Former president Buhari has been accused of shielding corrupt individuals during his eight years in office.
