Ex-minister sacked by Tinubu over corruption allegations appointed into president’s campaign
President Bola Tinubu has appointed his former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to a senior position in his campaign council for the 2027 presidential election, nearly three years after suspending her for paying government funds into private accounts.
Appointment draws opposition fire The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the decision to include Edu and other figures facing corruption-related allegations in the campaign council.
READ ALSO: Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council is ‘rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects’ ADC APC defends campaign appointments The criticism comes amid wider reactions to the composition of the 2027 campaign council.
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