The federal high court in Abuja has adjourned the case against Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, Alli Bello, chief of staff to Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, and one Daudu Suleiman to April 23.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is mulling the “military option” against Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state.the federal high court in Abuja adjourned the case against Bello, Alli Bello, chief of staff to Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi; and one Daudu Suleiman, to April 23.Responding to the EFCC allegations, the Kogi government said funds belonging to the state were not missing during the administration of the former governor.
Responding, Abdulwahab Muhammed, Bello’s lawyer, said on February 9, a court issued a restraining order on the arrest and prosecution of the former governor.He said the restraining order was appealed by the EFCC, adding that the case is still pending and therefore the arrest warrant granted against Bello on Wednesday does not stand.
Muhammed accused the EFCC of trying to bring the judge on a collision course with the court of appeal.Muhammed asked the court to vacate the arrest warrant granted against Bello because the court was “misled”.He said it may lead to anarchy if a court of competent jurisdiction and another court of competent jurisdiction issue opposing orders.
Responding, Pinhero said if the former Kogi governor believes he is innocent, he should appear in court to defend himself.He said section 287 of the constitution allows security agencies, including the military, to produce a person before a court, adding that nobody is above the court or the rule of law.After hearing arguments from the counsel, Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, adjourned further hearing to April 23.
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