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CONFUSION OVER YAHAYA BELLO’S TANGO WITH EFCC
The media team of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has reiterated that he was present at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters, despite conflicting statements from the anti-graft agency.
Earlier, Bello’s team claimed that the ex-governor honoured the EFCC’s invitation following consultations with his legal team and political associates.
However, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale denied that Bello was in their custody, asserting that he remains a wanted individual.
In a subsequent statement, the Director of Bello’s Media Office, Ohiare Michael, clarified that the former governor was indeed at the EFCC office, accompanied by his successor, Usman Ododo.
Michael stated that the EFCC did not interrogate Bello during the visit and informed him that he was free to leave.
He 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.”
