The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria, Dr. Betta Edu, has issued a stern warning to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over what she alleges to be defamatory reporting.
In a letter dispatched to both the BBC’s Abuja and London offices by her legal representative, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), Dr. Edu asserted her intention to pursue legal recourse against the media giant.
The crux of the matter lies in a recent BBC report claiming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had recovered N30 billion from Edu as part of an ongoing investigation.
According to the missive penned by Ojukwu, the suspended minister vehemently denies the allegations, deeming them false and damaging to her reputation.
Vanguard reported the letter demands that the BBC retract the article in question and issue a public apology to Dr. Edu within 48 hours. Dr. Edu is seeking $50 million in compensation and makes it clear that if the BBC does not accede to these demands, further legal measures will be pursued.
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