Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at former President Muhammadu Buhari after the suspension of Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Recall President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu over an alleged N585 million scandal within her ministry.

The suspension was with immediate effect according to a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale.

MyNigeria reports that the scandal includes alleged approval of payment of hundreds of millions of naira into private accounts of civil servants.

Reacting to the development, Sani in a post shared on his X page (formerly Twitter) on Monday, applauded President Tinubu's swift action and threw a jab at former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sani tweeted: "This President has listened to the public and acted against his Minister. If it’s the former President he will just ASHUWA you."

The former senator's statement generated some reaction after it was shared.

This President has listened to the public and acted against his Minister.If it’s the former President he will just ASHUWA you.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) January 8, 2024