The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to the co-defendants in a high-profile money laundering case involving the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
This decision was made public on November 14, 2024, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria.
The EFCC's counsel, Jamiu Agoro, informed Justice Maryann Anenih of the Abuja High Court about the proceedings during a resumed hearing.
The former governor, along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, are facing a fresh 16-count charge instituted by the anti-graft agency. Agoro stated, "The order of the court, given on October 3, had not elapsed," indicating that the 30-day notice period for the summons is still active.
The EFCC requested additional time for Bello's court appearance, which led to the court approving an adjournment. Justice Anenih granted the application, scheduling the next session for November 27.
Counsel for the second defendant, Aliyu Saiki, SAN, confirmed that his client had been granted administrative bail, and there was no objection to the adjournment request.
Similarly, the third defendant’s counsel, ZE Abass, concurred with the proceedings.
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