…Says her performance was satisfactory
By Kelvin Obambon
Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tamper justice with mercy and recall Dr Betta Edu who was suspended from office as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
The Forum while making the appeal at a press briefing in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Monday, however noted that despite the unfortunate turn of events, Dr Edu within her 6 months reign in the Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation ministry, had put up a satisfactory performance, as evident in the numerous social and economic interventions across the country.
Chairman of the Forum, Evangelist Stephen Atukanre, who addressed journalists alongside the Secretary, Rev. Dr. Edet Okon and other members, said (CRSIGM) has been organizing monthly prayers for Cross River and Nigeria for peace, unity and progress, adding that it has been fervent in its prayers for the success of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration.
“We are here today for just one purpose; to draw the attention of His Excellency, President BOLA Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to the plight of the down trodden Nigerians who had looked upon the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under the watch of Dr. Betta Edu, a brilliant and selfless young Nigerian who walks with the aspiration of millions of the poor in all ramifications and had given hope to the hopeless through the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” of our dear President Tinubu, in the course of her duty, drawing hatred and envy to herself simply because she’s doing the right thing. Let us not join issues with politicians and their pulldown syndrome as clearly shown by some of us, if it’s not me, may it never work.
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“Our position as Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum
having watched the ordeal of Dr. Betta Edu and the politics behind her travails is quite unfortunate and make bold to appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to listen to our prayers, thus:
“Silence isn’t golden at all times. Hence, it is our wish that Dr. Betta Edu should be recall to her Ministry to continue her good work to achieving the “Renewed Hope Agenda.”
“Should the baby be thrown with the bath water because the water is dirty?
“Should the Renewed Hope Agenda die with the aspiration of millions of poor Nigerians because of mere suspicion and allegations of corruption and still under investigation?
“It is not Dr. Betta Edu that is on trial here but the Administration. Hence, we must wakeup against sentiments and playing to the gallery for a few disgruntled elements to the detriment of our people.
“We have followed the political activism of President Tinubu and know his stand against social injustice as a result of minority tag or gender. Hence, our appeal to recall Dr. Betta Edu back to her place of work to continue her good work.
“The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum pledged
her unalloyed support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, Governor Senator
Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State as we hold both to the highest esteemed; but wouldn’t stop to call them to order as it concerns good governance, accountability, security and safety of Nigerians for prosperity to strive,” the Forum said.
