Some youths in Kogi State on Tuesday protested against plans by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, to arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged N80.2 billion fraud. The youths, who gathered in their numbers, barricaded the popular Lokoja-Abuja road which caused gridlock on the highway.
They protested under the auspices of the Coalition of Civil Society for Democracy, and Africa Youths Coalition for Justice, accusing the anti-graft agency of witch-hunting and victimizing the former governor. They were seen carrying banners with various inscriptions, such as 'Nigeria is not a banana republic', 'President Tinubu, call
obey court order now', and many more. The groups called for caution and adherence to the rule of law on Bello’s trial. Addressing journalists in Lokoja, the Convener, Coalition of Civil Society for Democracy, Richard Otitoleke, said the groups are on ground in defence of the rule of law and democratic governance. 'We are here this morning to express our opinion on the fracas between
to comply with it. Nigeria is not a banana republic. A disobedience to court order is worse than corruption itself, except if we want to drive this country into anarchy. I am not sure Mr President is interested in lawlessness. Mr President is not interested in witch-hunting,' he stated. He called on President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency examine the activities of
of engaging in media trial against Bello. 'It is uncalled for to order so that the right thing can be done. 'We are saying no to victimization. We are saying no to threats. We are saying no to anyone that thinks he can suppress the people's mandate. We are out to say no to should stop the victimization of Alhaji Yahaya Bello. There is something they are not taking into cognizance. Yahaya Bello is a youth. He is a man that cut across the nation. He is a man that has worked tirelessly for this state for eight years. 'The Mlman is supposed to be resting but they are now victimizing him, using
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