Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday, finally agreed to submit himself to the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment on June 13 in the corruption charges against him.

Bello’s lead counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed gave the undertaking to Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday shortly after the request for suspension of trial by the defendant was rejected by the court.

The senior lawyer claimed that the former governor was not afraid of arraignment but safety of his life in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja.

He said that the life of his client has been under consistent threats in Abuja, hence, his decision to go underground for safety.

The agreement to submit to court trial was informed by the remarks of Justice Nwite that EFCC as a law abiding body would not do anything against the provisions of the law.

The Judge said that Bello was not the first former governor to be merely invited by the anti-graft agency and would not be the last.

The Judge also said that the charges were based on allegations that have not been proved, adding that the law even presumed any accused person innocent until proven otherwise.

He advised the senior lawyer to prevail on his client to respect the law and order of court as a law abiding person.

Bello’s lawyer in response to the admonition, thanked the Judge for the hint, adding that with the assurance that the EFCC would not do anything untoward, the former governor would be brought to court.

“All my client needs is just an assurance for the safety of his life which has been under threat for some time in Abuja,” he said.

The lawyer requested for four weeks to bring his client before the court.

Based on the undertaking and no opposition from the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Justice Nwite fixed June 13 for Bello to appear in court for his plea to be taken.

The Judge said that Bello was not the first former governor to be merely invited by the anti-graft agency and would not be the last.

The Judge also said that the charges were based on allegations that have not been proved, adding that the law even presumed any accused person innocent until proven otherwise.

He advised the senior lawyer to prevail on his client to respect the law and order of court as a law abiding person.
O su mi o.

They invited him and he scurried into hiding from same law that guaranteed the privileges he enjoyed for 8 years.

He should submit to EFCC so we can move on to other more important national issue.
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Hmmmmmmmm... Naija we hail thee!!!

White Lion. I'm sure there would have been so much dust on him since he was hiding underground. Never knew Bello is such a pissy cat.

Certainly it will be difficult to get him bail on liberal terms. Again, it is hoped that he made friends with Kings, Senators and civil servants on grade level 17 in his state. Those are required to sign his bail bond. Natasha Akpoti cannot be counted as one because they are political enemies.

We are still waiting to see an example set with one looting ex governor. They generally seem to get away with their loot.

Big thief been hunted by bigger thieves.
Nigeria will be great again.

So someone who described himself as a White Lion could still be afraid to honor a simple and harmless invitation by the EFCC.

So na him dey give date.
To be big thief good ohhhh

Lol @finally agrees

see levels

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The Judge said that Bello was not the first former governor to be merely invited by the anti-graft agency and would not be the last.

The Judge also said that the charges were based on allegations that have not been proved, adding that the law even presumed any accused person innocent until proven otherwise.

He advised the senior lawyer to prevail on his client to respect the law and order of court as a law abiding person.
O su mi o.

They invited him and he scurried into hiding from same law that guaranteed the privileges he enjoyed for 8 years.

He should submit to EFCC so we can move on to other more important national issue.
May God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

Is he an enemy of Nigeria or a friend

Nigerian laws is a respecter of persons

In saner climes, this Bello will be in jail already for contempt of court

😂😂😂

First charge against this criminal should be for contempt of court.

He can't hide forever.

Bello fall hand.
Na mumu man before but......

This is extreme