Previous Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has actually just recently delayed his organized journey to Okene amidst issues over a prospective arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reports recommend that Yahaya Bello is presently taking sanctuary in the Government House in Lokojalooking for the security of his predecessor and godson, Usman Ododo. There are clashing claims about his specific location, with some sources not able to validate his place.
Yahaya Bello’s choice to stay in hiding and cancel his Okene go to seems a tactical transfer to prevent direct exposure to the EFCC operatives who are supposedly looking for him. This advancement follows SaharaReporters’ disclosure that the EFCC is preparing to examine Yahaya Bello for supposed scams and corrupt practices throughout his eight-year period as guv.
The examination intends to inspect Yahaya Bello’s administration, and he is anticipated to be welcomed for questioning concerning his governance over the previous 8 years. Yahaya Bello, understood for being the youngest guv in Kogi State, concluded his term last Saturday and was been successful by Usman Ododo, a member of his celebration.
A source notified SaharaReporters that EFCC is presently pursuing Yahaya Bello. He had strategies to check out Okene, however upon learning more about the EFCC’s existence, he decided to cancel the journey and is now in Lokoja’s Government House.
Another source included that Yahaya Bello is plainly attempting to avert arrest and there’s a possibility that he may have even left the Government House by now.
Yahaya Bello: Brief Background & & Time as Kogi State Governor
Yahaya Adoza Bello, a Nigerian business person and political leader, functioned as the guv of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. As a member of the All Progressives Congress, he was acknowledged as the youngest guv in Nigeria throughout his period. Born upon June 18, 1975, in Okene, Bello pursued research studies in accounting and service administration at Ahmadu Bello University.
His entry into politics was marked by a preliminary defeat in the APC gubernatorial main in 2015 to Abubakar Audu. Following Audu’s unexpected death on election day, Bello was picked as the replacement candidate and presumed workplace in 2016. His subsequent election in 2020 was spoiled by reports of violence and scams. Throughout his governance, Bello got attention for his youthfulness compared to other Nigerian political leaders, along with for his questionable declarations and doubtful monetary choices.