A visit by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts from Bello’s team and the anti-graft agency.
According to a statement from Bello’s media office, the ex-governor voluntarily visited the EFCC to clear his name of money laundering allegations after consulting with his legal and political teams.
Bello, who is facing charges of ₦80.2 billion in money laundering, reportedly attended the EFCC intending to cooperate with investigations. However, the EFCC contradicted this claim, stating that Bello remains a wanted man, with an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Despite the conflicting reports, Bello’s media team maintains that he was not interrogated during his visit and was allowed to leave the EFCC premises.
The case, which also implicates his nephew and others, has been ongoing in court, with the former governor asserting that he has nothing to hide.
The EFCC has issued 19 charges against Bello, and his legal team continues to represent him in the matter.
