Former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has agreed to turn himself in to the economic and financial crimes commission, after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.
A statement by the director, Yahaya Bello media office, Ohiare Michael, said bello honoured the invitation of the EFCC with hopes that the commission will be as professional as necessary and respect his fundamental rights as a citizen of Nigeria.
The move comes after justice Emeka Nwite of the federal high court Abuja adjourned proceedings on the alleged money laundering case instituted by the EFCC against bello on September 25.
Recall that bello was sued by the EFCC on a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering to the tune of ₦80bn, which he has denied, and has consistently boycotted court trials.
