‘I Will Resign If Bello Escapes Prosecution’ – EFCC Boss

Ola Olukoyede has vowed to resign as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted.

Olukoyede pledged to see through the prosecution of Bello while speaking with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

He also promised that those who obstructed the arrest of the Former Governor will be held accountable.

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Olukoyede revealed that Bello withdrew $720,000 from the government account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance through a Bureau de Change.

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The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello on 19 counts related to alleged money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of funds totaling N80.2 billion.

Emphasizing the agency’s commitment, Olukoyede stated that the EFCC’s success is crucial for Nigeria’s well-being.

He urged Nigerians to support their efforts, stressing the positive impact on the Naira and foreign markets.