Adoke Finally Addresses Support For Yahaya Bello: Statement Revealed

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Bello Adoke, refutes claims of endorsing the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Naija News highlights a social media post purportedly attributed to Adoke, lending support to the embattled ex-governor.

The post defended Bello against corruption allegations, asserting his innocence until proven guilty in court. It referenced a court order allegedly barring the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting or harassing Bello.

In a recent interview with TheCable, Adoke disclaimed any association with the viral post and disavowed authorship of the statement.

Recalling events from April 17, EFCC agents besieged Bello’s Abuja residence, aiming to apprehend him for alleged N80 billion fraud. During the siege, Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi visited his predecessor, reportedly aiding Bello’s departure from the residence situated in the Wuse Zone 4 District of Abuja.

Subsequently, the EFCC declared Bello wanted, prompting the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to place him on a watchlist. Additionally, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, withdrew police details assigned to the former governor.

The EFCC alleges that Bello, along with Alli Bello, chief of staff to Ododo, and Daudu Suleiman, diverted approximately N80.2 billion belonging to the Kogi government.

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