Stop Harassing Alhaji Yahaya Bello, APC chieftain Tells EFCC
An APC chieftain in Kabba-Bunu local Government Area of Kogi State, Emmanuel Ikusemoro has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop harassing the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, stressed the need for all Nigerians, irrespective of position, to follow the law to avoid anarchy and a lawless society.
In a message signed and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, Ikusemoro described the way and manners the EFCC under the leadership of Mr Ola Olukoyede going about the prosecution of the case as not proper.
According to him, EFCC should have formally invited him for questioning with documented evidence rather than inviting him through a telephone call or social media, pointed out that is like the agency is more interested in media prosecution than the legal means allow by the constitution of Nigeria.
He said the recent development is quite unfortunate, where Yahaya Bello voluntarily submitted himself, yet the agency failed to do the needful and same night, they went and attacked the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja with the hope of arresting him, described the act as shameful and most disturbing and totally unacceptable in a nation governed by laws.
“Indeed, an unbiased assessment of the goings-on in this matter profusely showcases grounds for strong suspicion,” he said.
While admitting that the EFCC was an institution respected and looked up to in the country’s fight against corruption, he said it should at all times ensure it followed due process.
He also said the commission had no fact to substantiate its claims that the sitting Kogi Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo assisted his predecessor from escaping from its custody.
The APC chieftain said it was embarrassing to accuse a sitting governor of such, describing the claim as absurd.
“I can assure you that President Bola Tinubu is hell-bent on fighting corruption, we must all respect him and key into the struggle.
He further urged that government agencies should not be used as an instrument of intimidation but should be allowed to fulfil their mandates in line with the Constitution.
