Yahaya Bello’s Media Team Insists He was at EFCC Headquarters But Told to Leave

The Media team of the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has insisted that he was at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC with the current Governor of Kogi State Usman Ododo to honour the invitation of the Commission.

In a statement made available shortly after the Anti-crime Commission stated that the former Governor was still wanted and was not in their custody, the Director, Ohiare Michael said that he was at the headquarters but was not interrogated and was told to leave.

Michael said, “ Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office to honour the Commission’s invitation.

“In the statement, we reiterated the former Governor’s great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority and stressed that all the while, he only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process.

“The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him as officials told him he could leave. We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office. He was accompanied there by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo.

“Recall that the case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing. The former Governor decided to honour the invitation to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear. “