Afrigather Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has just lately postponed his deliberate journey to Okene amid considerations over a possible arrest by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC). Experiences counsel that Yahaya Bello is at present taking refuge within the Authorities Home in Lokoja, looking for the safety of his predecessor and godson, Usman Ododo. Nonetheless, there are conflicting claims about his precise whereabouts, with some sources unable to substantiate his location.
Yahaya Bello’s resolution to stay in hiding and cancel his Okene go to seems to be a strategic transfer to keep away from publicity to the EFCC operatives who’re reportedly trying to find him. This improvement follows SaharaReporters’ disclosure that the EFCC is getting ready to research Yahaya Bello for alleged fraud and corrupt practices throughout his eight-year tenure as governor.
The investigation goals to scrutinize Yahaya Bello’s administration, and he’s anticipated to be invited for questioning relating to his governance over the previous eight years. Yahaya Bello, recognized for being the youngest governor in Kogi State, concluded his time period final Saturday and was succeeded by Usman Ododo, a member of his celebration.
A supply knowledgeable SaharaReporters that EFCC is at present pursuing Yahaya Bello. He had plans to go to Okene, however upon studying concerning the EFCC’s presence, he opted to cancel the journey and is now in Lokoja’s Authorities Home.
One other supply added that Yahaya Bello is clearly making an attempt to evade arrest and there’s a chance that he may need even left the Authorities Home by now.
Yahaya Bello: Transient Background & Time as Kogi State Governor
Yahaya Adoza Bello, a Nigerian businessman and politician, served because the governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. As a member of the All Progressives Congress, he was acknowledged because the youngest governor in Nigeria throughout his tenure. Born on June 18, 1975, in Okene, Bello pursued research in accounting and enterprise administration at Ahmadu Bello College.
His entry into politics was marked by an preliminary defeat within the APC gubernatorial main in 2015 to Abubakar Audu. Nonetheless, following Audu’s sudden demise on election day, Bello was chosen because the substitute nominee and assumed workplace in 2016. His subsequent election in 2020 was marred by studies of violence and fraud. All through his governance, Bello gained consideration for his youthfulness in comparison with different Nigerian politicians, in addition to for his controversial statements and questionable monetary choices.
