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10/05/2024

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The Buildup To Yahaya Bello’s Battle With EFCC
The strongman of Kogi politics and former Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been entangled in a messy battle with Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and…

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello declaring for 2023 presidential race at the Eagle Square Abuja

The strongman of Kogi politics and former Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello has been entangled in a messy battle with Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of graft and counter accusation of political witch-hunt.

In this piece, Daily Trust uncovers some persons and factors behind the face-off that is threatening the political foundation of the State and the nation at large.

THE ISSUES

Shortly after handing over power on the 27th January, 2024, former Governor, Yahaya Bello was alleged by the EFCC to have “stolen” over 80 billion naira in September 2015, four months before he officially took over power as Governor of the State.

Nigerians were shocked at the figures and timing bandied and Bello’s lawyers, sensing political witch-hunt, approached a State High Court to protect him from being arrested, victimized or harassed by the EFCC. The court granted an interim injunction, pending the determination of the substantive suit.
Miffed by the action of Bello against it, the agency swiftly filed an appeal before an Appeal Court to vacate the interim injunction.

While awaiting the determination of the appeal and given that the State High Court had granted the prayers of Bello in its ruling on the substantive suit, the agency decided to take laws into its hands by moving to arrest the former Governor in his Abuja home. While lawyers have been at loggerheads as to the propriety or otherwise of the action, the agency decided to withdraw its suit before the Appeal Court and went ahead to amend the charges against the former Governor by claiming the 80 billion naira stolen was done in February 2016, less than three weeks into his first term in office.

Many lawyers, including Senior Advocates of Nigeria are bewildered as to how the anti-graft agency will successfully prosecute a case that is standing on one leg ab-initio.

In the midst of the confusion are dotted claims that the incumbent Governor, a protege of Bello was responsible for “sneaking” the former Governor out of his Wuse residence. The agency threatened to deal with persons who obstruct its operations.

It is clear that there are more questions than answers surrounding the EFCC-Bello debacle. So what are the factors behind the travail of the man reputed to be the White Lion?

REFUSAL TO STEP DOWN AT THE APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY OF 2022

In the build up to the APC Presidential Primary in 2022, the then Governor Yahaya Bello was one of the major gladiators. He went into the contest with the face of the Nigerian youth and his campaign gathered undeniable momentum before the political dynamics favoured power rotation to the South.
Despite joining the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) train after the primary and even aligning with some governors to repudiate the political machinations of the CBN policies against the possible emergence of the incumbent President, it is believed that some elements around the President felt he didn’t “bow” on time, hence the need to “punish” him, using the EFCC.
The travails of Bello was also supported by a powerful official around the President who is eyeing the Presidency in 2031.
The present brickbats between Bello and the EFCC is believed to be fueled by politics.

SUSPICIONS THAT BELLO IS BEING PREPARED FOR THE POSITION OF APC CHAIRMAN

Shortly before the expiration of his tenure, there were hush voices by some elements within the party to drag the former Governor into the politics of the national chairmanship of the party. It is believed that the slot of the Chairmanship of the party was that of the North Central and given his track records, he will be a strong force to drive the party to victory in 2027.
But before Bello could even be approached with the proposal, the incumbent National Chairman had moved swiftly to join forces with anti-Bello elements to whittle down the latter’s political influence and portray him as a corrupt politician incapable of leading the party. Sources close to Bello told our correspondent that the former Governor was never interested in becoming the national chairmanship of the party and the proposal was never discussed with him. However, he was already a victim of the intention of others.

CABINET RESHUFFLING

With the lackluster performance of some Ministers, there are palpable fears that cabinet reshuffling is imminent. Some of the Ministers who have not done well have decided to stave off possible threats from outside the cabinet by hounding them with EFCC harassment and mudslinging.
An undisclosed Minister is said to have infiltrated security forces to deploy them to stop anyone who is capable of being given his job. He is said to be part of the forces using the EFCC to harass Bello.

FIGHT FOR THE SOUL OF KOGI POLITICS

The emergence of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo as Kogi State Governor is a big factor in the move against Bello. Those against Bello are determined not to allow him control Kogi politics in the build up to the 2031 poll.
Those forces, though in the ruling All Progressives Congress are working with some opposition elements in the State to demystify Bello. Part of the plan according to sources, was to manipulate the Election Petition Tribunal to remove Ododo and install their preferred candidate who is said to have assured the forces of support in 2027 and 2031.
The incumbent Kogi Central Senator, is said to be fighting the battle of her life to return to the Senate in 2027 and understands the fact that a free Bello will deliver all the seats to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Political pundits are also beaming their searchlights on how the same lawyers are representing both the EFCC and the Social Democratic Party.

CONCLUSION

While the controversy around the handling of the allegations against Bello by the EFCC persists, more Nigerians have said the rule of law must not be sacrificed on the altar of politics.

Yet some others have backed the anti-graft agency even though they frowned at the issue of media trial.

However the face-off goes, it is definitely a test of the sanctity of the Nigerian judicial system.

09/05/2024

Happy birthday, Naibul Imam 1 of Ebira Land. Sheikh Abdul Qudus
Wishing you many more successful years with good health ahead, Aamin.

09/05/2024

You can hate, insults, cursed and criticise him destructively, because he doesn't dance to the aims and objectives of your group, clan, leader, interest, zone, faction etc but try to appreciate him for given you freedom from:

• Freedom from total enslavement.

• Employment thousands of youth's into different cleaning services in the state, eg Geemony, etc.

• Transparency in the sharing of political appointments across the various tribal group exist in the state.

• Harmonize, promote, and developed our rich cultural heritage in the state.

• Securing of federal employment for hundreds of Kogites in many federal parastals and agencies.

• Restructuring, employing and making the internal revenue of the state to be more robust and appreciating.

• Restructuring of civil service and weeding the ghost employee who enjoy from the state coffers without making any contributions despite all the hitches encountered during the exercise.

• Improving the health sector with many innovative projects and gestures eg GYB careplus etc.

• Construction of many roads across the three senatorial districts including the one's constructed by the immediate past administration.

• Promoting and initiating many agricultural projects eg rice, cassava production and processing etc.

• Making the confluence city Lokoja, the state capital clean and contineous beautification to be more attractive.

• Insecurity of life and properties have been taken over by adequate security of life and properties, which pave way and guarantees every other developmental projects and freedom of movement!

THESE ARE THE VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF Alhaji Yahaya Bello FOR HIS 8YRS RULE.👇

Verifiable Projects Of. Alhaji Yahya Adoza Bello.

1. Kogi Reveue House Lokoja

2. Kogi Rice Mills @ Ejigba in Yagba East LGA

3. Mohammed Buhari Event Centre Lokoja

4. Ganaja Junction Flyover Lokoja.

5. Prince Abubakar Audu University Teaching Hospital.

6. Reconstruction and Renovation of Specialist Hospital Lokoja.

7. Confluence University of Science & Technology Osara.

8. Kogi State Reference Hospital Okene
9. Expansion/Reticulation of Okene Waterworks Project.

10. Modern General Hospital Project in Gegu Beki

11. Modern General Hospital Project @ Eganyi

12. Modern General Hospital Project @ Isanlu

13. Kabba Township Road.

14. Idah township Road.

15. Anyiba Township Road.

16. Ankpa Township Road.

18. Okpo - Olamaboro Road.

19. Okene Township Road.

20. Ihima - Adavi Eba Okengwe Road.

21. Eika - Kuroko Inioziomi Road.

22. Inorere - Osisi - Paku Road.

23. Enyinare - Ahache - Road.

24. Okene Eba - Ahogede Road.

25. Construction work to control the overflowing of River Niger and River Benue in case of flooding in Lokoja.

26. Nigeria Bar Association Secretariat building in Lokoja.

27. SDG building Lokoja

28. Township street light in Lokoja.

29. House of Assembly complex Remodelling and Renovation.

30. Operation light up Kogi Eastern senatorial district.

31. Bishop Court - Kasuwa road Lokoja.

32. Federal University University Adankolo road to Dunamis junction.

33. NTA roundabout - GTB junction road
34. Old township road Lokoja

35. GYB model Science Secondary school project in Lokoja.

36. GYB model Science Secondary School project at Ogaminana in Adavi LGA

37. GYB model Science Secondary School at Isanlu in Yagba West LGA.

38. Renovation of construction of about 3 edifices structures at School of midwifery Obangede.

39. Rehabilitation and construction of 50 space hostel space at Govt Girls Secondary School Obangede in Okehi LGA

40. Construction of lectures theatres at College of Education and Technical Kabba.

41. Establishment of Military forward base at Achoze in Okene LGA.

42. Nutrition house at the ministry of Health Lokoja.

43. Reconstruction and remodelling of Ohinoyi palace in Okene.

44. Building of govt house chapel and govt house jumaat mosque in Lokoja.

45. Rehabilitation and reconstruction of General Hospital in Okene.

26. Construction of Ozuwaya road in Okene.

47. Construction of road from Total junction via Zenith Bank to Govt house in Okene - Ohinoyi palace.

48. Construction of Ogori-Mangogo township road.

49. Electrification of Banda - Magajiya village along Abuja Lokoja expressway to the national grid.

50. Reconstruction of renovation projects at State College of Education Ankpa.

51. Go to Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja most of the projects there are under his name.

52.Kogi State University Kabba

Stop been enemy of progress,

May God reward him🙏🏻

08/05/2024

Today, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare represented the Special Adviser to President on Policy Coordination and Head, Central Delivery Coordination Unit Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman at the official unveiling of the Gazettes on the National Energy Policy and the National Energy Masterplan by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology in Abuja.

08/05/2024

08/05/2024

Message to Mr President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu & APC by Barr Jesutega Onokpasa

07/05/2024

UMS-KGC EMBARKS ON HER FIRST HOSPITAL VISIT.

On the 2nd of May, 2024, the United Muslim Sisters of Kogi Central paid a visit to some hospitals within Kogi Central. Few Muslim women were delegated to visit the sick as part of the organization's socio-religious impact program.
The organization whose aim is the propagation of pristine Islam in Ebira land has been at the forefront of various projects aimed at harnessing Muslim women's talent, instilling righteousness in children, aiding the poor, and revamping the socioeconomic and religious structure of Ebira land.
The noble women were well received by the management of the hospitals and patients, as seen in the video.

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06/05/2024

Congratulations, Your Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on your 100 days in office by Abubakar Khairat, President of Circle Hope for Women and Teenage Initiative

As we celebrate your first 100 days in office, Your Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo , the Executive Governor of Kogi State, we wish to extend our warmest congratulations to you. It is a time to reflect on the progress made so far and an opportunity to recommit to the vision and mission that got you elected.

Your Excellency, we are particularly impressed by your leadership style and your unrelenting commitment to the growth and development of Kogi State. Your unwavering focus on delivering good governance that meets the needs of the people is evident in the strides made in the first 100 days of your administration.

Under your leadership, we have seen significant investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, healthcare, education, and social services. These investments have had a positive impact on the lives of the people, opening up economic opportunities and creating jobs for the youth.

In addition, we have witnessed the launch of several initiatives aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in government, including the establishment of the Kogi State Anti-Corruption Squad, the inauguration of the State Health Insurance Scheme and the launch of the Kogi State Youth Employment and Social Support Operation.

Your Excellency, we are also proud of your commitment to the empowerment of women and teenage girls in Kogi State. Your support for our organization, Circle Hope for Women and Teenage Initiative, has indeed been unwavering, and we are grateful for the opportunities given to us to collaborate with your administration in creating a better future for our women and girls.

In the months and years ahead, we urge you to continue with your excellent work and to remain committed to your vision of a Kogi State that is prosperous, peaceful, and secure. We pledge our unwavering support to you and your administration, as together, we build a Kogi State that we can all be proud of.

Congratulations once again, Your Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on your 100 days in office.

05/05/2024

KTV held another management meeting today to discuss the progress of their current plans. In addition to that, they revealed that they have more interesting programs on their plate and they are coming soon.May Almighty God continues to support them in their endeavors.

05/05/2024

Recently, the Governor of Kogi state, HE Alh. Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo swiftly took action to curb the unrest in the communities at Omala LGEA. The communal conflict centered around the control of natural resources in the river that serves as a boundary between the Agojeju and Bagana communities.

During his visit, the Governor was warmly received by a mammoth crowd of people from Agojeju, where he commiserated with the community over recent attacks that claimed lives and demolished properties. Governor Ododo pledged to address security lapses in the community and construct the Idrisu-Okpatala-Bagaji-Odo-Agojeju-Odo road to ensure the security of farmlands and access to markets for farm produce from the area.

He also promised to restore peace to the Bagana community, and ensure all those behind the attacks in Bagana are brought to justice. The Governor sympathized with the people of the community over the unwarranted killings and destruction of properties in the community due to excessive greed and selfish interest of some leaders of the community.

Moreover, Governor Ododo promised the communities to facilitate the establishment of Forward Operation Base by the Nigeria Army in the area in line with the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confront security challenges in all parts of Nigeria.

This visit and swift action primarily shows the Governor's commitment to the unity, development, and growth of Kogi state by the Ododo led administration.

05/05/2024

Today marks the hundredth day since His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo , the Executive Governor of Kogi State assumed office and the entire people of the state express their pride in his tenure. The people of Kogi State have witnessed the commitment, discipline and hard work of the Governor in ensuring that the state turns a corner in terms of development and growth. The Governor's actions since taking office have provided hope for the masses and the people of Kogi State look forward to greater achievements in the future.

04/05/2024

Happy birthday Hon Ahmed-Tijani Damisa former three times House of Rep may Almighty Allah continue to bless you and favour you

04/05/2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is no longer authorized to make any arrest against Alhaji Yahaya Bello Rather, it is the court that has the power to issue summons for him to appear and answer to the charges. This means that, legally, the EFCC can no longer conduct an arrest or detention once the issue has been brought before the court. According to Michael Aondoakaa who was a former Attorney General of the Federation/Minister of Justice, this is the standard legal procedure that is followed in such cases.

03/05/2024

The Homecoming ceremony for Dr. Abdullahi Sanni Ozomata was a joyous occasion as members of his community came together to celebrate his new appointment as the Technical Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State HE Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on Multilateral and Donor Funded Projects. The ceremony was organized to recognize his remarkable contributions to the development of his community and the country as a whole.

During the ceremony, Dr. Ozomata's well-wishers expressed their utmost delight and congratulatory messages to him on his new appointment, wishing him all the best in his new role. The event was also an opportunity for Dr. Ozomata to reconnect with his roots and be welcomed back to his community.

In an interview with Kizeyiza TV, Dr. Ozomata expressed his gratitude to the almighty Allah for His grace and also to the former governor of Kogi State. Alhaji Yahaya Bello , as well as the incumbent governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, for the opportunity and the trust they have placed in him as an adviser.

Dr. Ozomata also appreciated his supporters and promised to serve the government and the people to the best of his ability. He emphasized his commitment to bringing government services to the grassroots level and contributing to the development of his community. This Homecoming ceremony was a testament to Dr. Ozomata's dedication and hard work, and a celebration of his achievements.

03/05/2024

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03/05/2024

02/05/2024

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01/05/2024

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01/05/2024

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30/04/2024

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30/04/2024

Home Coming of
Dr. Abdullahi Sanni Ozomata for his new appointment as Technical Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Multilateral and Donor Funded Projects. The Homecoming ceremony was organized to welcome him back to his roots and acknowledge his significant contribution to the development of his community and the nation at large.well-wishers, expressed their utmost delight and congratulatory messages to Dr. Abdullahi Sanni Ozomata on his new appointment and wished him all the best in his new role.

30/04/2024

We And The Trials Of Brother Alhaji Yahaya Bello

By Anthony Kila A big drama in town came to the general public’s attention thanks to the encounter on a road called Benghazi in Abuja,…
A big drama in town came to the general public’s attention thanks to the encounter on a road called Benghazi in Abuja, Nigeria. In case you missed it, what happened on the road called Benghazi was the failed attempt by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, away from his house into we guess custody. To do that, the operatives of the EFCC kitted in full military gear for the operations and laid siege to the home of the former governor. The reason they wanted to take him away was to answer questions on charges of corruption. The amount looted, we hear, is to the tune of 80 billion naira.

For many in the public, the first reaction, the instinctive reaction, was to chastise Yahaya Bello for refusing to go with the operatives of the EFCC when they came for him. Such thinking was that why should he, Yahaya Bello, feel that he is so above the law and not respect the call of the operatives of the EFCC?

To the naked eyes of many, the EFCC was, after all, the law and acting in the name of the law. Beyond instinct, it did not make sense for a former governor to refuse the invitation or be arrested by the EFCC; the history of Nigeria and chronicles of the EFCC abound with stories of governors, ministers, senators and other politicians and business people who have been “invited” or outrightly arrested by EFCC and then come back to continue with their lives.

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We And The Trials Of Brother Bello
By Anthony Kila A big drama in town came to the general public’s attention thanks to the encounter on a road called Benghazi in Abuja,…

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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 2:43:21 WAT
By Anthony Kila

A big drama in town came to the general public’s attention thanks to the encounter on a road called Benghazi in Abuja, Nigeria. In case you missed it, what happened on the road called Benghazi was the failed attempt by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, away from his house into we guess custody. To do that, the operatives of the EFCC kitted in full military gear for the operations and laid siege to the home of the former governor. The reason they wanted to take him away was to answer questions on charges of corruption. The amount looted, we hear, is to the tune of 80 billion naira.

For many in the public, the first reaction, the instinctive reaction, was to chastise Yahaya Bello for refusing to go with the operatives of the EFCC when they came for him. Such thinking was that why should he, Yahaya Bello, feel that he is so above the law and not respect the call of the operatives of the EFCC?

To the naked eyes of many, the EFCC was, after all, the law and acting in the name of the law. Beyond instinct, it did not make sense for a former governor to refuse the invitation or be arrested by the EFCC; the history of Nigeria and chronicles of the EFCC abound with stories of governors, ministers, senators and other politicians and business people who have been “invited” or outrightly arrested by EFCC and then come back to continue with their lives.

Some are even in government, in positions of power in politics and some public office in one form or another. The standard practice is “invitation” or arrest, bail, and finding a way around in court. Why, then, should Akara turn bone when it became the turn of Brother Yahaya Bello?

The failed arrest on the road called Benghazi was not an isolated incident but rather the culmination of a series of events that had been unfolding for some time. However, these events largely went unnoticed by the public until this dramatic encounter. This raises the question: what other episodes have we, the public, missed?
The first episode that we missed was that the former governor had gone to the court of law to seek and indeed obtained an injunction that prohibits the EFCC (and presumably others) from arresting and harassing him. As an unrepentant advocate of the rule of law and common sense, I raised the question of why someone would go to court to say: “Please don’t let law enforcement officers arrest me or harass me”. “I don’t do that; who does that’, was my thinking—the answer I got made me appear naïve even to myself.

A very respected and senior jurist (he was a teacher of law when I was a student) made it clear to me by schooling me on the difference between a politically exposed person and the rest of us. It turned out that the law agrees that politically exposed people might have reasons to be victimised by competitors, disgruntled elements of society and enemies.
It turns out that the EFCC operatives went to the house of the former governor in violation of a court order. Whilst we, the people, did not know there was a court order, the men and women of the EFCC knew there was a court order restraining them from doing so, and yet they did so. The law is or should be our holiest book and altar in this land, “shall we continue in sin and that grace might abound? God forbid”.

Let us imagine that the EFCC boss of today is a righteous man with no blemish and full of good intentions who means well for the commonwealth and, therefore, moves for the greater good. Should we, thus, allow and then condone him when he operates outside the law? I think not. That will constitute or consolidate a terrible and dangerous precedent. What if after him comes another EFCC boss who is not so righteous and full of good intentions? What if the good man of today goes rouge or mad one day?
We, the people, especially those of us who believe in the supremacy of the law, must insist that everyone who acts in the name of the law must fully obey the law, every line, every comma of the law. It is only when those who act in the name of the law act in full respect of the law that the law can triumph; shortcuts or outright violations of the law debilitate the law. Any law agency or organ of the state that tries to make us believe that to uphold the law, one must violate the law is not acting diligently and efficiently, and that smacks of mischief or incompetence.

In the specific case of the trial of Brother Yahaya Bello, the diligent and efficient way to go is to go to the courts to seek and obtain a court order to challenge and overturn the injunction obtained by Yahaya Bello. There is no other way to put it; going to a place you have been asked not to go and to do what you have been asked not to do is wrong and debilitative of the law. In this case, the EFCC, by violating the court order, has given Yahaya Bello reasons to argue and present himself as a victim of persecution, not just a reckless or senseless fugitive.
It is worth mentioning here that the EFCC is an investigative agency, not a prosecuting organ; in court, lawyers (hired by the agency) prosecute cases against investigated people, and a judge will weigh all the charges brought against an investigated person, these will happen in a setting wherein both sides are given equal grounds to accuse and defend. Many might not know it, but one of the many things a judge will look at (and that defending lawyers certainly will bring up) is how compliant the investigators have been with the law in their operations.

The judge will carefully look at the process and operations to ensure that there is nothing personal and no trace of persecution on the way to delivering justice. Given what has happened and been said by the EFCC so far, how do you think the EFCC’s operations will look when the time for scrutiny comes up in court?

*Prof. Anthony Kila is an Institute Director at CIAPS. www.ciaps.org