The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello on 19 counts on alleged money laundering, and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N80.2 billion.
The immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer his trial in alleged money laundering to Lokoja.
At a resumed hearing on Thursday, Bello represented by his counsel, Adeola Adedipe , informed Justice Emeka Nwite that a letter requesting for the transfer of the trial had already been delivered to the Chief Judge for his administrative decision. He said the prosecution had been notified and their opinion had been sought via a letter dated 14th June, 2024 from the Chief Judge’s office.
However, the request for transfer was vehemently opposed by the EFCC lead counsel, Dr Kemi Pinheiro who described the request as an attempt to frustrate the trial.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
EFCC seeks trial of Yahaya Bello’s lawyers for professional misconduct, contempt of courtThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to put the two lawyers defending former governor Yahaya Bello on trial for alleged professional misconduct and contempt of court.
Read more »
Yahaya Bello asks Abuja court to transfer ‘N80.2bn fraud’ case to KogiYahaya Bello, former Kogi state governor, has asked a federal high court in Abuja to transfer his pending criminal case to Kogi...
Read more »
BREAKING: Yahaya Bello’s lawyer seeks withdrawal from Kogi ex-governor’s caseA Trusted Nigerian Newspaper
Read more »
Transfer my case with EFCC to Kogi – Yahaya Bello tells courtFor the fifth time, former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, failed to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment in the N82bn fraud case brought against him by the federal government.
Read more »
Breaking: Yahaya Bello’s lawyer applies to withdraw from caseA Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Adeola Adedipe, on Thursday, applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja to withdraw his appearance for the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
Read more »
Alleged N83bn fraud: Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello for arraignment today in AbujaThe immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, will be arraigned today at the Federal High Court in Abuja on alleged N82 billion fraud charges. Bello is expected to be put on trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on behalf of the federal government.
Read more »