In the ever-unfolding narrative of Nigeria’s fight against corruption, high-profile cases often capture public attention, stirring debates about accountability and justice.
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has again honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged misappropriation of funds.
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It was gathered that the embattled former governor went to the anti-graft agency’s office on Tuesday morning in the company of his lawyers.
His visit to the commission follows the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed states’ case on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency.
It was also gathered that Bello drove himself in a black Hilux to the EFCC’s office with his lawyers.
There were insinuations last week that he was going to visit the EFCC, but the former governor’s media aides did not respond to enquiries on the information.
Previous Hearing
At the previous hearing on November 14, regarding the fresh charges brought against the former governor, Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, presided over the case.
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During the session, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested an adjournment to November 27, highlighting that the 30-day window for the earlier summons was still active.
The EFCC, however, admitted his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, to administrative bail and prayed to the court for an extension of time for the 1st Defendant to appear.
The matter was subsequently adjourned by the trial judge for the arraignment of Bello.
