Austin Okai, the House of Representatives candidate for the Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has alleged that former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is hiding in the state government house.
This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Bello wanted in April for failing to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment over an alleged N84 billion money laundering case. The EFCC had urged anyone with information about Bello’s whereabouts to report to the commission or the nearest police station.
On Friday, Okai accused Governor Usman Ododo of assisting Bello in evading the EFCC. He claimed that Ododo helped Bello escape from Benghazi Street Zone 4 in Abuja and is currently protecting him in the Kogi State Government House.
Okai stated, “This information was reportedly brought to the President and Commander-in-Chief by the Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA). The Attorney General of the Federation also warned Ododo about obstructing justice. It is widely believed that Bello is currently hiding in the Kogi State Government House, where he is being protected by Governor Usman Ododo. The truth remains that Ododo is allegedly being directed by Yahaya Bello from a hidden location.”
