In an interview with Arise TV, a spokesperson stated: “Some may not fully understand Governor Yahaya Bello. He is a sophisticated leader who cannot be easily approached. This case, involving N20 billion of Kogi State bailout funds found in Sterling Bank, began in 2022. Despite the state’s denial, the EFCC under Bawa returned the funds to the CBN.

Subsequently, from February 2022 to February 2023, the EFCC obtained a court order to seize Governor Bello’s assets in Dubai, Maitama, and other locations. The EFCC Chairman inherited the case and informed the governor of the issue.

The court order obtained by the former governor pertains to his fundamental human rights, but the EFCC is not bound by such orders when investigating criminal offenses.” CONTINUE READING