Tinubu appoints former minister Betta Edu to 2027 campaign role despite ongoing corruption probe

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu to lead women's mobilization for his 2027 re-election campaign. This move follows her 2024 suspension and ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding alleged financial misconduct, drawing significant criticism from opposition factions.