Yahaya Bello Drags EFCC To Supreme Court Over Fraud Allegations
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) declaration of him as wanted. Bello is facing 19 counts of alleged money laundering involving ₦80.2 billion.
At a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Bello’s legal team, led by A. M. Adoyi, informed Justice Emeka Nwite of the pending appeal filed on September 23. Adoyi requested the court to delay the former governor’s arraignment until the Supreme Court issues a ruling on the matter.
However, EFCC counsel Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, accused Bello’s defence of attempting to undermine the judiciary’s integrity, alleging that Bello resisted arrest by bringing a person with immunity to the EFCC’s office, potentially causing a confrontation.
The charges against Bello span between 2015 and 2022, with co-defendants Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu also implicated in the case.
Justice Nwite adjourned the hearing to October 30 for a ruling on the next steps.
