According to Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has communicated to the anti-graft agency, explaining her unavailability at the moment to appear before the commission.
In response, the EFCC has directed the former minister to honor the invitation without any further delay. This underscores the commission’s insistence on her appearance and cooperation in the ongoing investigation into the alleged laundering of N37.1 billion during her tenure. The EFCC typically expects individuals under investigation to participate in the process as part of its efforts to ensure transparency and accountability.
Halima Shehu, the suspended National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), has reportedly presented herself to the commission, referring to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Channel Television reports indicate that she is actively cooperating with the agency’s interrogators, providing the necessary information related to the ongoing investigation.
It’s noted that she is not currently detained at the commission. Instead, she is expected to report to the EFCC daily until the investigation is concluded. This arrangement suggests a form of ongoing collaboration between Halima Shehu and the EFCC, emphasizing her commitment to participating in the investigation process without being in custody. The details provided by Halima Shehu during these sessions will likely contribute to the EFCC’s understanding of the issues under investigation.
