Appeal Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Surrender for Arraignment

The Appeal Court has ordered Yahaya Bello to surrender himself for arraignment. Learn about the details of the court’s ruling and the next legal steps.

The Court of Appeal has issued a crucial legal instruction demanding that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, appear for arraignment.

Bello is not allowed to proceed with any legal actions in the current case until he fulfills the order, according to the court’s decision.

The Court of Appeal overturned a previous judgment from the Kogi State High Court, which appeared to have given Bello some respite. This ruling is significant in the ongoing legal dispute involving the ex-governor and represents a crucial turning point.

Bello’s location has been undisclosed since the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sought to detain him while conducting a search on his Abuja home several months ago.

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The operation, which was intended to catch Bello in relation to charges of corruption, was obstructed by Governor Usman Ododo when he intervened and prevented EFCC agents from carrying out the arrest.

Bello is being prosecuted by the EFCC over allegations of embezzling more than N80 billion while he served as governor for eight years.

Bello’s case has garnered extensive attention, and the latest ruling from the Court of Appeal emphasizes that the accusations against him are grave.

With the legal proceedings ongoing, attention has now turned to whether Bello will adhere to the court’s instruction of appearing for arraignment. If he does so, it could have a substantial effect on how this case unfolds.