Reacting, the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale denied that the former governor was in its custody, adding that Bello remains wanted. But Bello’s team, in another statement by its Director, Ohiare Michael said Bello was at the EFCC office alongside his successor, Usman Ododo. He added that the EFCC did not, however, interrogate him and told him he could leave. Michael said, “ Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office to honour the Commission’s invitation. “In the statement, we reiterated the former Governor’s great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority and stressed that all the while, he only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process. “The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him as officials told him he could leave. We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office. He was accompanied there by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo. “Recall that the case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing. The former Governor decided to honour the invitation to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear. “

JUST IN ! Yahaya Bello Finally Honours EFCC Invitation

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The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court of appeal in Abuja had on the 20th of August, ordered Bello to surrender himself for arraignment by the EFCC.

The EFCC subsequently issued a warrant for his arrest, declaring him wanted after repeatedly failing to comply with court orders to surrender himself for arraignment.

Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is currently facing a multitude of charges, including 19 counts, which include allegations of money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of public funds amounting to approximately N80.2 billion, as alleged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In a statement issued on Wednesday (today) by his media office, it was revealed that Bello’s decision to honour EFCC’s invitation was made after consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.

The Ex-Governor also confirmed the development in a press release on his X handle on Wednesday morning.

In April, the EFCC had declared him wanted after he reportedly shunned a series of invitations and resisted arrest.

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