Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has mocked the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu.
Omokri’s reaction came after a video surfaced on social media where Edu testified about how she became a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration after Bishop David Oyedepo, prayed for her. Edu said she told Bishop Oyedepo about her desire to become a minister at the Shiloh 2022, annual programme of the Living Faith Church Worldwide. The minister said Oyedepo laid hands on her and said it is done. Edu said God did it and has returned to give Him all the glory.
Omokri said Edu should have set a good example because Bishop David Oyedepo prayed for her to become a minister
He added that Edu’s suspension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was another indication that Nigeria should not mix religion and politics.
Reno Omokri has revealed why the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, should have been conscious of setting a good example.
Omokri said the fact that Bishop David Oyedepo prayed for Edu to become a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration is alone for her to set a good example. Reno Omokri says Betta Edu shpuld have set good example because of Bishop Oyedepo
He stated this via his X page (formerly known as Twitter) @renoomokri on Monday, January 8.
He said the financial scandal against Edu is another indication that Nigeria should not mix religion and politics.
“Just the fact that Bishop Oyedepo prayed for you to become a minister alone should have made you more conscious of setting a good example. While nobody is perfect, this recent episode, along with the scandal involving the Yes Daddy leaked audio and the Bishop, is yet another indication that we should not mix religion and politics.”
He said Nigeria should prioritise competence and qualification ahead of religiosity in making appointments.
It was earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended Betta Edu from office on Monday, January 2024
The presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale said the development was “in line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians”.
EFCC invites Beta Edu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters located in Jabi area of the Federal Capital Territory.
The invitation came less than 30 minutes the President, Bola Tinubu announced Edu’s immediate suspension from office and after she was denied access to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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