The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to Atiku Abubakar’s remarks regarding the corruption allegations against the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq. Bala Ibrahim, the APC Director of Publicity, cautioned Atiku against premature conclusions, emphasizing that Edu is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Ibrahim criticized both Atiku and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that they have faced more corruption allegations than Edu and the APC. He highlighted the presumption of innocence in law and commended President Tinubu’s response to the allegations, portraying him as a leader who listens to the concerns of the nation and acts within the confines of the law.
Emphasizing the ongoing investigation, Ibrahim stated, “It will be wrong for anyone to jump to the conclusion that there is theft or that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs is a conduit that is made to siphon public funds for APC governments.” He defended the APC, acknowledging that no political party is without individuals facing allegations but stressed the importance of a party’s willingness to address wrongdoings.
In a related development, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the suspension and investigation of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over his alleged involvement in a N438 million contract awarded by Edu. The PDP urged the President to take immediate action to protect public resources and hand Tunji-Ojo over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation.
