Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who held office from 2016 to 2023, appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office on Tuesday amid allegations of financial impropriety, including the mismanagement of state funds, embezzlement, and abuse of office.
Sources report that Bello arrived at the EFCC headquarters in a black Toyota Hilux, accompanied by his legal team. His visit follows fresh charges filed against him by the EFCC in connection with alleged fraud involving N110.4 billion during his tenure as governor.
Earlier in November, the anti-graft agency had filed 19 initial charges against Bello, his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suliman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, accusing them of laundering N80.2 billion. The new charges, dated September 25, raise the total amount under scrutiny to over N110 billion.
During a hearing at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, Justice Maryann Anenih dismissed oral bail applications for two of Bello’s co-defendants, Abdulsalam Hudu and Umar Oricho. Justice Anenih noted that proceedings in the case will resume on November 27, in accordance with a previous court order issued on October 3.
The EFCC has vowed to continue its investigation into the alleged financial misconduct during Bello’s administration
