Yahaya Bello Must Face Justice, EFCC Insists
As the legal battles between the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello,and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) becomes intense, the commission has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that he faces the charges of money laundering against him.
The EFCC is determined to present an extensive body of evidence in court, dismissing Bello’s attempts to evade justice as “irresponsible” and “rascally.”
Bello is currently facing 18 counts of money laundering, amounting to a staggering N80.2 billion.
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His legal team has promised to bring him before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja, but thus far, he has failed to formally enter a plea. The EFCC accused Bello of attempting to divert attention from the charges by claiming a fabricated assassination attempt related to the Commission’s efforts to apprehend him at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge, where he had been allegedly hiding.
The Commission’s statement emphasizes that this is not the first instance of high-profile individuals attempting to undermine the legal process through media theatrics and sensational claims. “This is no more than scaremongering, intended to scandalize the Commission,” the EFCC remarked, asserting that such tactics will not deter their mission.
The EFCC’s resolve remains unshaken, stating that the true measure of Bello’s compliance with the law will be his appearance in court. “His presence in court is the only step that will convince Nigerians that his purported submission to the EFCC was not a stunt,” they stated.
Highlighting the broader fight against corruption, the EFCC noted that it had recently prosecuted several former officials, including ex-ministers and governors, and remains undeterred in its pursuit of justice. “Corruption fights back, and we are prepared for the backlash,” they asserted.
The EFCC’s message is clear: Yahaya Bello must have his day in court, and the fight against economic and financial crimes will continue without compromise. As the public watches closely, the Commission remains committed to its “no sacred cow” policy, ensuring accountability for all, regardless of status.
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