Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC
EFCC Seeks Yahaya Bello’s trial in Absentia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday October 30, 2024 asked Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, to proceed with the trial of a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in absentia, arguing that his non-appearance in court for arraignment should not be allowed to frustrate his trial. The EFCC through its lead counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, also urged the court to enter a plea of “not guilty” on behalf of Bello. Bello is facing trial on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80.2billion. The court had summo…
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