The immediate past Minister for Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has denounced her purported arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, saying she went to the commission by herself to clear some allegations. In a statement she personally signed, she confirmed going to the commission to be interrogated by officials but kept silent on purported corruption and enrichment to the tune of N2billion. SaharaReporters had on Friday reported that Tallen arrived at the Abuja zonal command of the EFCC for questioning over the alleged misappropriation.
Former Women Minister, Tallen Confirms Grilling By Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC, Silent On N2billion Fraud AllegationIn a statement she personally signed, she confirmed going to the commission to be interrogated by officials but kept silent on purported corruption and enrichment to the tune of N2billion.
Although details of the allegations against the ex-minister were still unclear, a source familiar with the case said that it bordered on corruption to the tune of N2billion.The initiative was led by Maryam Abacha, former Nigerian first lady and is centred on promoting peace and harmony in Africa. “Firstly, the decent & appropriate action, should this have been a genuine enquiry, would be to write to the Ministry for Women Affairs, to enquire about any funds sent to the Ministry.
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