Nigeria
Ortom Cautions Yahaya Bello: “Don’t Shame Former Governors
Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, recently gave advice to his counterpart in Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, urging him to stop hiding and turn himself in to the EFCC.
The anti-graft agency had declared Bello wanted for alleged money laundering, with ongoing prosecution against him for misappropriating over N80 billion during his time as governor of Kogi State.
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Ortom’s advice came during a thanksgiving service held by his former appointees to celebrate his 63rd birthday at the RCCG Regional Headquarters in Makurdi.
He emphasized the importance of accountability and urged Bello not to bring disgrace to former governors by avoiding the EFCC. Ortom stressed that it is essential for Bello to cooperate with the EFCC, as they are simply carrying out their duties within the confines of the law.