At last, the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has surrendered to the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He is said to have honour an invitation sent to him by the anti graft agency.
This much was confirmed by his media office on Wednesday.
A statement signed by the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael, stated that Bello’s decision to appear before the anti-graft agency comes after consultations with his family, legal team, and political associates.
The statement was titled “Former Governor Yahaya Bello honours EFCC’s invitation”
Bello was said to have been accompanied to the EFCC headquarters by several high-profile Nigerians.
The former governor has been in a running battle with the anti-graft agency over alleged financial impropriety while he was the number one citizen of Kogi.
He and three others are facing 19 counts related to money laundering to the tune of
N80.2 billion.