Deji Adeyanju, an activist, has reiterated his claims that the National Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) also transfers money into private accounts, following the scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.

During an interview on Arise TV, Adeyanju alleged that billions of dollars are being transferred without proper monitoring.

Adeyanju called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate all ministries, not just focusing on Edu alone. He expressed his reluctance to praise the president solely for Edu’s suspension, stating that other ministers engage in similar activities.

The activist further claimed that the NNPC and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are transferring funds into private accounts. According to him, the NNPC can transfer billions of dollars without any oversight. Adeyanju asserted that he possesses audited evidence of payments made into private accounts, including those involving individuals who recently assumed positions previously held by Emefiele.

Adeyanju emphasized that if the EFCC truly wishes to combat corruption, it should broaden its investigations beyond targeting specific individuals. He stated his readiness to provide evidence to substantiate his claims.

Vistanaij Media previously reported a leaked memo that implicated Edu in approving the payment of N585 million in social intervention funds into a civil servant’s private account. Consequently, President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu and directed the EFCC to conduct a thorough investigation into the scandal.