The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking the decisive step of suspending the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.
Following their call for Betta Edu’s suspension on Saturday, HURIWA has commended Tinubu for addressing the matter decisively.
Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group’s National Coordinator, issued a statement expressing incredulity at the suspension of Miss Betta Edu, a previously powerful national women leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress, during the 8-year administration of Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), characterized as treacherous and corrupt.
HURIWA averred that: ‘We the people of Nigeria are happy that the President has responded swiftly, but it is expected that the process of investigation of all the allegations would be painstakingly carried out so we avoid the political situation whereby the entire process will turn out a charade or become a scenario of the ‘more you look the less you see’.
‘We are watching and hoping that no stone is left unturned to ensure that not a single kobo belonging to the masses of Nigeria is diverted by crooked means. Enough is enough! We hope that this whole development wouldn’t turn as ‘government magic’ which will become a disastrous betrayal of public trust.’
HURIWA appreciated what it referred to as a refreshing change in leadership style, looking forward to a sustained and selfless commitment to serving the well-being of the Nigerian populace.
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HURIWA said: ‘it is by demonstrably showing that the President is responsive and receptive to the rational voices of the people, that transparency and accountability would become the pinnacle of governance in the Country and by so doing, good governance will come to birth in the Federal Republic of Nigeria’.
In addition, the rights group called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to terminate ministers who appear to lack commitment in carrying out their designated responsibilities.
‘Nigeria is facing a battle of unprecedented dimension to wrestle mass poverty to the ground and to liberate hundreds of millions of Nigerians from the adversities of absolute poverty.’
‘This therefore requires determined actions by the head of state and head of government to make sure that the ministers give their best in the service of fatherland and the citizenry’ the rights group stated.