Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information in Kogi State, asserted hat Governor Usman Ododo did not protect former Governor Yahaya Bello from arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, during an interview with Channels Television on Friday,19th April 2024.
He insisted that Bello is not evading anyone as an existing court injunction protects his fundamental rights.
Governor Ododo did not assist in Bello’s departure from his residence; the EFCC’s claims are misinformation aimed at furthering their objectives.
This denial comes after reports indicated that Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, “rescued” Yahaya Bello, his predecessor, from the commission’s siege in Abuja on Wednesday.
He noted that Governor Ododo remains a law-abiding leader who respects the rule of law and the Constitution of Nigeria.
The ex, Governor of Kogi State is wanted by the EFCC for his alleged involvement in economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 Billion.
Story: Ihuoma Ukeje