A coalition of Kogi Youths, Network of Professional Kogi State Youths, has called on the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to immediately vacate the Kogi State Government House where he’s alleged to be hiding currently from the clutches of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a press release signed by Comrade Abdulquadri Shuaibu and made available to journalists in Lokoja over the weekend, the group frowned at the former Governor’s disregard for the rule of law including evasion of a lawful arrest, describing it as regrettable, disgraceful and embarrassing.
The coalition issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Yahaya Bello to vacate the Government House and surrender to the EFCC or the nearest police station.
Bello has been declared wanted by EFCC over ₦85 billion naira. Several attempts to have him arrested failed including the recent incidence in Abuja where the current Governor of the State and his loyalist was accused of breaching the security cordon to whisk the accused away.
According to the release, “as a former Governor, we expected some degree of decorum and respect for the rule of law from him. The recent confrontation between the EFCC and Governor Yahaya Bello at his Abuja residence is a regrettable episode that is an embarrassment to Kogi people and Nigerians at large. We unequivocally condemn the former Governor’s conduct and insist that justice must take its course.
“As a united coalition we issue a 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Yahaya Bello to vacate the Government House and surrender to the EFCC or the nearest Police Station.
“Failure to comply, we will occupy the Government House in a mega protest to ensure Governor Bello’s accountability and safeguard the integrity of our judicial system.”
