Home Metro Yahaya Bello Denies Allegations of N80.2bn Fraud as EFCC Proceeds with Case
Metro

Yahaya Bello Denies Allegations of N80.2bn Fraud as EFCC Proceeds with Case

Share
Share

The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday, denied all 18 charges of financial misconduct brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The charges, which include money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds, involve a staggering sum of N80.2 billion.

Appearing before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Bello pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to him. His legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Joseph Daudu, swiftly responded, asserting his client’s innocence.

“I am not guilty of any of the counts brought against me,” Bello said in his defense, following the reading of the charges.

ATTENTION: Click HERE to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

The case, which has attracted widespread attention, continues to stir political and legal debates, as the former governor is accused of diverting public resources during his time in office.

At the start of the proceedings, the EFCC’s counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, informed Justice Emeka Nwite that the prosecution had decided to withdraw its earlier application to abridge the date for the arraignment. This decision was made in light of recent developments, Pinheiro explained, with Daudu offering no objections to the move.

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Yahaya Bello, others to remain in EFCC custody till Dec10

Justice Nwite granted the request, and the trial is expected to continue in due course.

The EFCC’s allegations against Bello are part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption at high levels of government, with the commission emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding public resources for future generations.

 

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
Metro

19 Kano Athletes Dead in Horrific Road Crash Returning From Ogun Sports Festival

At least 19 athletes representing Kano State have been confirmed dead following...

Metro

Court Jails 15 Foreign Nationals For Cyber-Terrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday convicted and sentenced...

Metro

Midnight Fire Destroys Six Shops In Cross River

Tragedy struck the Atimbo area of Calabar, the Cross River State capital,...

Metro

NAF Airstrikes Kill Dozens Of Boko Haram Fighters In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its air component of...

5win
RocketplayRocketplay casinoCasibom GirişJojobet GirişCasibom Giriş GüncelCasibom Giriş AdresiCandySpinzDafabet AppJeetwinRedbet SverigeViggoslotsCrazyBuzzer casinoCasibomJettbetKmsauto DownloadKmspico ActivatorSweet BonanzaCrazy TimeCrazy Time AppPlinko AppSugar rush