Fresh anti-corruption storm erupts as former Buhari minister faces serious allegations of public fund diversion.
A major corruption scandal has erupted after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds.
The shocking development comes amid ongoing investigations into financial activities linked to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs during her tenure under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Reports indicate that the allegations involve millions of dollars and hundreds of millions of naira allegedly tied to questionable transactions and contract awards.
Court documents previously revealed that anti-graft authorities accused the former minister and top ministry officials of criminal breach of trust, abuse of office, and fraudulent diversion of funds allegedly meant for social intervention programmes targeting vulnerable Nigerians.
The case has triggered widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians demanding accountability over funds allocated to poverty alleviation and humanitarian support programmes. Critics argue that the allegations further deepen public distrust in government-managed welfare initiatives.
Legal analysts say the EFCC’s aggressive move signals a renewed anti-corruption push that could expose more high-profile figures connected to the ministry’s spending operations between 2019 and 2023.
As tension mounts, political observers are closely monitoring whether the former minister will voluntarily surrender to authorities or challenge the allegations in court. The unfolding drama is expected to dominate national headlines in the coming days.