The previous Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not responsible to the 16-count cash laundering prices earlier than the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Abuja.
Bello pleaded not responsible earlier than Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday following his arraignment by the {Economic} and {Financial} Crimes Fee (EFCC).
The EFCC had earlier utilized to arraign Bello in his absence earlier than Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal Excessive Courtroom sitting in Abuja.
Bello and others have been accused of conspiring in February 2016 to transform N80,246,470,088.88, allegedly obtained by means of a felony breach of belief, violating Part 18(a) and punishable beneath Part 15(3) of the Cash Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, as amended.
Nairametrics reviews that at present’s case adopted over 4 proceedings through which the ex-governor was absent resulting from pending authorized disputes raised by his authorized crew in larger courts.
“With respect, my shopper didn’t disrespect the courtroom. Issues are clearer now” Daudu mentioned.
The EFCC didn’t oppose the request for bail, saying it’s on the courtroom’s discretion.
Nairametrics reviews that the EFCC and different safety businesses have declared Bello needed, citing their lack of ability to trace his whereabouts or arrest him.
This matter is separate from the N100 billion felony case Bello and others are going through earlier than the FCT Excessive Courtroom.
