In a recent interview on Channel’s Television program, Politics Today, Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, publicly acknowledged being the owner of New Planet Project Limited, a company implicated in the alleged N3 billion social register scam orchestrated by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Beta Edu.
The revelation comes amidst ongoing investigations into the suspicious transfer of N438.1 million from Dr. Beta Edu's scandal-ridden initiative to New Planet Project Limited. The minister's admission has raised eyebrows, prompting intensified scrutiny into the intricate web of connections surrounding the controversial financial transaction.
As the details continue to unfold, this development adds a new layer to the unfolding saga, shedding light on potential links between high-ranking officials and financial irregularities within the government. The acceptance of ownership by Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo invites further questions about accountability and transparency in public offices, placing the New Planet Project Limited at the center of a growing scandal that could have far-reaching implications.
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