Yahaya Bello Presents Himself to EFCC, Again!
The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has once again heeded the invitation of the Economic and Financial Cr1mes Commission (EFCC) over embezzlement and misappropriation of funds. He previously surrendered to the EFCC on the 16th of September, 2024 after a prolonged snub of the anti-graft agency’s invitation to answer for the alleged cr1mes of financial impropriety leveled against him.
His Media office director, Ohaire Michael, made a statement to the press where he said that Bello willingly surrendered to the agency because the former Kogi State governor has utmost respect for the rule of law and supports President Tinubu’s fight against corruption in the country.
He also said, “This decision was made after due consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies.
“The former governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights to ensure due process.
“The case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing.
“It is important for the former governor to now honour the invitation of the EFCC to clear his name, as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.
“The former Governor believes firmly in the efforts of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place Nigeria on the path of sustainable economic development and supports the fight against corruption in the country. It is on record that he was the first Governor of Kogi State to put in place an anti-corruption mechanism to check graft and ensure that the resources of the State work for the people of the State,” the statement read.
Bello went to the office with his lawyers this morning after the Supreme Court’s judgement, which dismissed the state’s case on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency.
The former governor and his solicitors drove themselves to the EFCC office in a black Hilux. In its new case against Bello, the EFCC requested an extension until November 27 at the most recent hearing on November 14. The EFCC claimed that the 30-day deadline for the previously issued summons was still open.
