Koton-karfe/Lokoja road was literally blocked as supporters, kinsmen and well wishers stormed the roads to join the former governor’s convoy amid cheers.
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The decision to sue the purveyors of the news was revealed in a statement by Michael Ohiare, Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office.
Trial Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, ordered that he should remain with the anti-graft agency till December 10, when the court will rule on his application for bail.
Some Nigerians are wondering why the EFCC is so passionate in the case of Bello. They are wondering why the anti-corruption agency did not, and is not showing the same passion and devotion in the case of former Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje who is currently the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress and other cases whose files are in the custody of EFCC.
Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Thursday following an agreement of the lawyers involved in the case on both sides.
Justice Emeka Nwite held that Alhaji Bello ought to show respect by appearing in court before making any application.
The tragedy of the EFCC dance in the marketplace is that it is being championed by its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The constitutional lawyer spoke on the developing story in an interview on a programme on Arise TV: “Morning Show.”
Though he was absent for his arraignment, he briefed a team of lawyers who addressed the court on his behalf on Tuesday.
The AGF, in a statement he made available to newsmen on Thursday, warned that the anti-graft agency should not be obstructed from performing its lawful duty.
The court made the announcement in a two hour judgment delivered on Wednesday, at the High Court 4 and presided over by Hon. Justice I.A Jamil.
He gave the charge in Ankpa on Saturday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office to Ahmed-Yakubu.
The Governor hailed the winner in a statement issued in Lokoja late on Sunday by his Media Aide, Onogwu Mohammed.
The Secretary to the State Government, Folashade Arike Ayoade, made this known in a letter dated September 18, 2023.
Adams made the charge at the weekend in Kabba, Kogi State at the 8th edition of Oodua Progressive Union, tagged: “Kabba 2022.”
Justice John Tsoho dismissed the suit on grounds that the plaintiffs, Michael Elokun, Ibrahim Sule and Hawa Audi had no business instituting the case.
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According to the statement, Bello is also bent on recovering monies collected by some contractors for non-existent projects under previous administrations
NAN also reports that the All Progressives Grand Alliance and its governorship candidate, Goodman Akwu, had dragged Bello to the tribunal on the grounds that his election was illegal
The counsel, therefore, urged the tribunal to forget all the grammar spoken by the respondents and face the fact by declaring his client as the rightful and legal governor