Proceedings in the case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, were on Thursday adjourned till May 6, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
At the resumed hearing, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, represented the prosecution, while Bello was represented by his lead counsel, Mr Joseph Daudu.
During proceedings, the prosecution informed the court of the need for more time to respond to applications filed by the defence, while Bello’s legal team urged the court to consider their submissions and move the matter forward.
Justice Nwite, in his ruling, adjourned the case to May 6 to allow all parties to adequately prepare and ensure a fair hearing. Mr Bello is currently facing charges bordering on alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure as governor, allegations he has repeatedly denied.
The case is expected to continue on the adjourned date.
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni, over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud.’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud.
Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody as investigations continue. The EFCC is investigating the alleged diversion and misappropriation of funds estimated at N36.5 billion and $30 million.
The amount is said to have been obtained from Polaris Bank Plc through companies linked to him.
Details shortly…