Yahaya Bello the former Governor of Kogi State, has answered the call from the (EFCC), stepping up to face allegations tied to money laundering and corruption. The amount in question? A jaw dropping N80.2 billion. But Bello is not backing down he’s standing firm, saying he's got nothing to hide.
In a statement put out by Ohiare Michael, the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, it was clear that this move wasn’t made lightly. Bello consulted with his family, legal team, and political allies before deciding to face the EFCC.
Bello himself made is crystal clear that this is all about his fundamental human rights. For him, this process is about upholding due process and respecting the rule of law. He is not a stranger to the legal system, having been represented in court by his legal team in previous hearings on the matter. According to Bello, showing up at the EFCC is just another step in proving his innocence. He’s got nothing to fear, he claims.
He’s also quick to throw his support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly in their fight against corruption. For Bello, this fight is critical to Nigeria’s path to sustainable economic growth. And let’s not forget—he’s proud of being the first Kogi State governor to establish an anti-corruption framework in the state. In his view, those actions speak for themselves.
Bello wasn’t alone when he went to the EFCC headquarters. He had a group of high-profile Nigerians backing him up, which speaks volumes about the circles he still moves in. As for the EFCC, Bello’s camp is hoping the Commission sticks to professionalism and respects his rights as a Nigerian citizen.
Bello’s situation is sparking some lively discussions. People are torn between those who see this as a power play and others who think it is time for accountability. What do you think? Should he be held accountable, or is this part of a bigger political game?