The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been suspended indefinitely over alleged N80 billion fraud.
He was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Wednesday.
In a letter dated May 18, 2022, the minister said the suspension “without pay” was to allow for “proper and unhindered investigation” in line with public service rules.
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission announced the arrest of Idris over alleged diversion and laundering of N80 billion.
