By Gideon Maxwell
September 18, 2024
Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has sparked controversy following his Wednesday’s visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, accompanied by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo.
While Bello’s media team asserted that he voluntarily honored an invitation from the anti-graft agency, the EFCC countered these claims, insisting that he remains a wanted individual due to allegations of money laundering totaling N80.2 billion.
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The visit was marked by conflicting statements; the EFCC spokesperson denied reports that Bello was in their custody, emphasising that a warrant for his arrest is still active.
Meanwhile, Bello’s team claimed he was not interrogated during the visit and left at the agency’s request.
Sources indicate that political pressure may have influenced the EFCC’s handling of the situation, with negotiations reportedly taking place between Bello’s camp and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
This development raises questions about the integrity of the anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria as tensions continue to mount surrounding Bello’s legal challenges.
