EFCC set to arraign Yahaya Bello on fresh 19-count money laundering charges
In a surprising turn of events, former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello will be arraigned today at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has fast-tracked the arraignment, which was earlier scheduled for January 27 next year, citing the former governor’s availability.
EFCC sources confirm that both Bello’s legal team and the commission have been served hearing notices to ensure a seamless process.
This is not the first courtroom appearance for the ex-governor of Kogi State. On Wednesday, he was arraigned at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on 16 counts of alleged breach of trust.
He denied the charges and sought bail to prepare his defense. Justice Maryann Anenih, overseeing that case, deferred the bail ruling to December 10 and ordered his remand in EFCC custody.
EFCC has intensified its crackdown on high-profile corruption, casting a spotlight on accountability for public officials. With allegations mounting, all eyes now turn to the courtroom for the next chapter in the unfolding legal drama.