In a significant development, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has extended an invitation to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, regarding the payment of N438 million as a consultancy fee to a company linked to him. This revelation emerges from a document exclusively obtained by Punch on Monday, shedding light on the intricate web of financial transactions.

According to the document, the embattled minister is required to appear before the CCB on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the CCB Headquarters, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja. The CCB’s move indicates a keen interest in investigating the alleged irregularities surrounding the substantial consultancy fee.

The complexity of this situation is heightened by the involvement of suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, who is reportedly linked to the company in question. The payment and its associated circumstances have come under scrutiny, prompting the CCB to delve into the matter.

It’s noteworthy that these developments transpire after the embattled minister met with President Tinubu at the villa to discuss this very issue. The timing of the CCB’s summons adds an additional layer of significance to the unfolding events, suggesting a potential escalation of the matter.

As the minister faces scrutiny over the alleged payment irregularities, the Code of Conduct Bureau’s inquiry seeks to unravel the intricacies surrounding this financial transaction and ensure transparency and accountability in governmental affairs. The outcome of the investigation will undoubtedly shape the narrative surrounding this controversy and determine the minister’s standing in the unfolding scenario.

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