President Bola Tinubu has issued a summons to Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, requesting his presence at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock. The meeting is scheduled to take place this afternoon, as reported by various media outlets.
The summons comes in the wake of a heated controversy surrounding the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Specifically, it concerns the awarding of a consultancy contract worth N438 million to New New Planet Projects Ltd, a company in which Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo holds a beneficial ownership stake.
Although the Minister has denied any involvement in the alleged improprieties, the situation has attracted significant attention and warranted further investigation. As a result, President Bola Tinubu took decisive action by suspending Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, earlier this week. The suspension was imposed due to allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement of public funds during her tenure.
The summoning of Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo indicates that President Bola Tinubu is actively addressing the situation and seeking clarity on the matter. It remains to be seen what will transpire during their meeting and what actions will be taken subsequently to resolve the ongoing controversy.