Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello recently visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but his visit did not involve any interrogation. According to Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, Bello was informed by officials that he was free to leave, and the reasons behind his visit remain unclear.
In a report by The Punch, Oyewale highlighted that Bello, known for his adherence to the rule of law, is focused on safeguarding his rights and following due process. The visit, which also included the current Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has generated interest, but no additional details have been provided.
Despite the visit, no questions were posed to Bello, and he was allowed to depart without any further engagement from the EFCC. The agency has not clarified the context or implications of the visit, leaving many wondering about its purpose.The lack of interrogation or specific information about the visit has fueled speculation, but no further insights have been offered by the EFCC.
He said, “We reiterated the former governor’s great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, and stressed that all the while, he only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process. The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him, as officials told him he could leave. We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office.