Yahaya Bello Storms EFCC Headquarters Again

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Tuesday, presented himself at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in relation to the charges against him by the anti-graft commission.

Naija News understands Bello presented himself on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja.

The former Governor drove himself in a black Hilux and arrived at the EFCC office in the company of his lawyers.

At the last hearing on November 14, the EFCC had sought adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello, saying that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.

In other news, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has confidently asserted that he will conclude his term as a free individual, without fear of being targeted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or any other entity.

Naija News reports that Uzodinma stated this following the Feast of Christ the King Mass at the Government House Chapel in Owerri.

Speaking on speculations regarding his years in office as a Governor, Uzodimma urged anyone possessing evidence of misconduct to come forward.

“I will leave office a free man, sleep with my two eyes closed without being afraid of anybody, including the EFCC,” he said.

The governor asserted that he has upheld all commitments made to the citizens of Imo.

He conveyed confidence in the legacy of prosperity, infrastructure, and dignity that his administration is creating for the state.

This declaration comes in the wake of the EFCC’s apprehension of former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa on charges of misappropriating funds amounting to ₦1.3 trillion.