Betta Edu Breaks Silence on Dismissal From Tinubu’s Cabinet

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her.

This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry.

On her official X account (formerly Twitter), Edu expressed her views while celebrating her 38th birthday on Sunday, October 27.

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Referring to herself as a “daughter of Zion,” she conveyed that efforts to tarnish her reputation would not succeed but instead would “lead to her elevation.”

She posted, “Happy birthday to the woman Jesus Loves! Soon the world will see the glory of a great God! The lies told to destroy a daughter of Zion will lead to her elevation! Ask Joseph!”

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that other ministers removed on Wednesday include Mrs. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Lola Ade-John of Tourism, Prof. Tahir Mamman of Education, Abdullahi Mohammed Gwarzo of Housing and Urban Development, and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim of Youth Development.

Betta Edu, who led the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, had previously been suspended and was notably absent from recent cabinet functions.

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