In a significant development, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has willingly presented herself for investigation at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The ex-minister is under scrutiny concerning an alleged money laundering amounting to N37,170,855,753.44 that occurred under her watch, facilitated through a contractor named James Okwete.
Sadiya Umar-Farouq arrived at the EFCC office on Monday morning to address the allegations and provide necessary clarifications. In a statement posted on her social media platform, she affirmed her compliance with the anti-graft agency’s invitation, stating, “I have, at my behest, arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour the invitation by the anti-graft agency to offer clarifications in respect of some issues that the commission is investigating.”
The investigation revolves around the substantial sum allegedly laundered during her tenure as Minister, and the involvement of James Okwete as a contractor in the process. As the inquiry unfolds, the public awaits further developments in this high-profile case.
