JUST IN: Yahaya Bello Finally Appears In EFCC Headquarters, With High Profiled Nigerians – Aide
After months of back and forth in an attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him, former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has appeared before the commission..
In a statement released on Wednesday, by Ohiare Michael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, stated that Bello accepted the EFCC’s invitation “after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.”
The statement said, “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 in order to ensure due process.
“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. 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.”
According to Michael, Former governor Yahaya Bello was accompanied to the EFCC Headquarters by high-profiled Nigerians.
“It is our hope that the Commission will be as professional as necessary and respect his fundamental rights as a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” He concluded
