Conflicting reports have emerged about the presence of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Governor Bello’s reported visit to the EFCC headquarters sparked controversy, with differing accounts of the circumstances surrounding his arrest spreading.
EFCC And Yahaya Bello Media Team
Sources within the EFCC claim that agents apprehended the former governor during a midnight sting operation, while Bello’s media team insists he voluntarily honoured the Commission’s invitation.
Earlier, the team said the ex-governor honoured the invitation after consultation with his legal team and political associates.
Meanwhile, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, denied that the former governor was in its custody. He says Bello remains wanted.
But Bello’s team, in another statement by its Director, Ohiare Michael, said Bello was at the EFCC office alongside his successor, Usman Ododo.
He added that the EFCC did not, however, interrogate him.
According to him, he was told he could leave.
Enforcement OF Fundamental Rights
Michael said: “Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office to honour the Commission’s invitation.
“In the statement, we reiterated the former Governor’s great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority and stressed that all the while.
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“He only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process.
“The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him as officials told him he could leave.
“We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office.
“He was accompanied there by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo.
“Recall that the case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing.
“The former Governor decided to honour the invitation to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.”.
