The Digest:
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is progressing through the courts, affirming he has fulfilled his mandate. Olukoyede, who once vowed to resign if Bello was not prosecuted, cited the filing of three separate cases as evidence of the commission's commitment.
Key Points:
- EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede states that the case against Yahaya Bello is still pending in court.
- He affirmed he has "done my work" by investigating and filing charges against the former governor.
- Olukoyede had previously vowed to resign if Bello was not prosecuted.
- Bello faces multiple charges, including a 19-count case of N80.2 billion fraud and money laundering.
- The EFCC alleges Bello transferred $720,000 from state funds to prepay his child's school fees.
- Olukoyede defended the pursuit, asking, "You want me to close my eyes to that?"
- He urged Nigerians to encourage the EFCC rather than question the pace of high-profile cases.
- The chairman emphasized that conviction is the court's role, not the commission's.
Sources: Channels Television
