Court Orders Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to Face Trial for N80 Billion Fraud

On August 20, 2024, the Court of Appeal in Abuja mandated former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear for trial regarding allegations of fraud amounting to N80 billion. 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously attempted to arraign him on 19 counts of money laundering, but he evaded arrest following a court order that temporarily shielded him from prosecution. 

The appellate court dismissed this lower court's ruling, asserting that Bello must refrain from any further legal maneuvers until he is formally arraigned. 

This ruling follows a series of legal battles between Bello and the EFCC, highlighting ongoing issues of accountability in Nigerian governance

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