Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering amounting to N110 billion. He was arraigned in the FCT High Court on 19 counts, with the EFCC investigating his alleged embezzlement during his time in office. The trial is ongoing.
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering amounting to N110 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned him on Wednesday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, where he faced 19 counts related to the alleged fraud.
The charges against Bello include accusations of embezzling large sums of money during his tenure as governor. The EFCC has been investigating his financial activities, leading to the formal charges. His legal team entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf, and the case is now under judicial consideration.
Bello's arraignment comes after several months of investigation into his financial dealings while in office. As the trial progresses, many Nigerians are closely watching to see how the case unfolds and whether Bello will be held accountable for the alleged financial crimes.
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