The media office for former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has given an update on his visit to the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, office on Wednesday.
A statement signed by Ohiare Michael
Director, Media said Bello who was accompanied by the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, left the commission’s office after he was told to leave by the officers who did not interrogate him as expected.
The statement said it was not clear why Bello was not interrogated but asked to leave.
Recall that EFCC had earlier issued a statement denying that Bello was in its custody.
Read the statement below:
“1. Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor of Kogi State, HE Alh. Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office to honour the Commission’s invitation.
- In the statement, we reiterated the former Governor’s great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, and stressed that, all the while, he only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process.
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The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him as officials told him he could leave. We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office. He was accompanied there by the Governor of Kogi State, HE Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.
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Recall that the case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing. The former Governor decided to honour the invitation to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.
Ohiare Michael
Director, Media
YAHAYA BELLO MEDIA OFFICE”