The EFCC will arraign former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello and three others on November 28, 2024, over a ₦80.2 billion fraud case. The charges include money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds. The case highlights ongoing investigations into financial misconduct in Nigerian governance.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Kogi State's former Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Alongside him, his nephew, Ali Bello, and two others—Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu—will face a 19-count charge related to an alleged ₦80.2 billion fraud.
The EFCC's charges include accusations of money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of public funds during Bello's tenure as governor. The case revolves around the alleged illegal diversion and mismanagement of state resources. The defendants are expected to plead their case before Justice Emeka Nwite.
Bello's legal team has yet to provide a formal response to the allegations. The EFCC has been investigating several individuals linked to Bello's administration, leading to multiple charges of financial misconduct.
The hearing is part of a broader crackdown on corruption within Nigerian government administrations, with the EFCC actively pursuing legal action against those accused of financial mismanagement. The outcome of this case could significantly impact the political landscape, as the former governor is a notable figure within Nigeria’s political scene.
This trial follows a series of other charges against Bello, including a ₦110 billion fraud case, indicating the gravity of the allegations against him.
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