EFCC’s Legal Battle Against Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Faces Delay

EFCC’s Legal Battle Against Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Faces Delay

The Court of Appeal in Abuja did not convene as expected to address the appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the decision of a Kogi High Court, which restrained the anti-graft agency from apprehending former governor Yahaya Bello. The ruling by the Kogi court, issued on April 17, prohibited the EFCC from taking any action against Bello……READ ALSO Activist Condemns EFCC’s Declaration Of Yahaya Bello As Wanted

This development coincided with an attempted arrest of Bello by EFCC operatives at his residence in Abuja. The EFCC is pursuing legal action against the ex-governor for alleged offenses including money laundering and misappropriation of funds amounting to ₦80.2 billion.

To advance its case, the EFCC sought an arrest warrant from the Federal High Court in Abuja through an ex parte motion. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the motion, ordering the immediate arrest of Bello and instructing him to appear before the court for arraignment on April 18.

However, with the Court of Appeal’s failure to hear the EFCC’s appeal, the legal battle against Bello faces a delay. The outcome of this delay could impact the trajectory of the EFCC’s efforts to bring Bello to justice.

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