N110.4 billion fraud charges: Yahaya Bello faces court showdown

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello is being summoned to court to answer to a staggering 16-count charge related to an alleged N110.4 billion breach of trust.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has set October 24 as the date for Bello’s anticipated arraignment, alongside co-defendants Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu.

Justice Maryanne Anenih’s ruling on October 3 has taken an unprecedented step, mandating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to issue a public summons in a widely circulated newspaper and to post notices at Bello’s last known address and within the court premises.

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This move comes after the EFCC reported difficulties in serving Bello with the charges filed on September 24.

As the former governor prepares for this pivotal court appearance, all eyes will be on the proceedings, which could send shockwaves through the political landscape. With serious allegations hanging over him, will Bello’s legal team mount a strong defense, or could this mark the beginning of a significant legal battle for the ex-governor?

The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in court, and the implications could reverberate beyond the courtroom walls!