Yahaya Bello to EFCC: Stop tarnishing my image for political reasons

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has reacted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) declaration to arraign him in court over the fraud allegation of N8.2 billion.

The EFCC had vowed to arraign Bello in person before the court, saying the former governor must have his day in the courtroom.

The anti-graft agency added that like other indicted former ministers, ex-governors, several top government officials, captains of industries, and internet fraudsters facing trial, Bello would not be an exemption.

In his reaction, Bello said the EFCC was driven by desperation and ulterior motives in his prosecution by the commission.

He noted that the EFCC’s actions demonstrated a fixation on tarnishing his image for political reasons.

EFCC: We’re not deterred, Yahaya Bello’ll have his day in court

The former governor said this in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ohiare Michael, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Michael stated: “The EFCC’s operational and procedural blunders since the inception of the money laundering case against Bello reveal its true intentions.

“If genuinely interested in prosecution, why not arraign Bello on the next adjourned date? Why embarrass the country to satisfy collaborators’ egos?

“We urge Nigerians to ask: what does the EFCC truly want from Yahaya Bello? His Excellency will have his day in court, in line with the rule of law, not the EFCC’s prescription.”

The Star