Yahaya Bello’s Lawyer Says Former Gov Is Eager To Come To Court But Afraid Of Arrest

Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has expressed his readiness to address the Federal High Court in Abuja concerning the 19-count indictment filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). However, he has voiced concerns about potential arrest.

According to Adeola Adedipe, SAN, a member of Bello’s legal team, his client is eager to attend court proceedings but fears being taken into custody. Adedipe emphasized that Bello’s apprehension stems from an existing order for his arrest.

“The defendant wants to come to court but he is afraid that there is an order of arrest hanging over his head,” Adedipe stated.

Adedipe urged the court to revoke the previous exparte order of arrest issued against the former governor. He argued that Bello had not been properly served with the charges at the time the arrest warrant was issued.

“It was only at the resumed proceedings on Tuesday that the court approved substituted service of the charge on the defendant, through his lawyer,” Adedipe pointed out. “As at the time the warrant was issued, the order for substituted service had not been made. That order was just made this morning.”

He further stressed that Bello should not face the threat of arrest when leaving the courtroom, given the recent developments in the case.