Michael Ohiare, a spokesman for the former governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not interrogate Bello on Wednesday.
Mr Ohiare earlier said Bello voluntarily honoured the EFCC’s invitation for questioning over alleged money laundering to the tune of N80 billion.
Giving an update on the matter later in the day, the spokesman said, “Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor of Kogi State, HE Alh. Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office to honour the Commission’s invitation.
“In the statement, we reiterated the former Governor’s great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, and stressed that, all the while, he only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process.
“The EFCC did not, however, interrogate him as officials told him he could leave. We don’t know what this means yet. As we write, HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello has left the EFCC office. He was accompanied there by the Governor of Kogi State, HE Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.
“Recall that the case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing. The former Governor decided to honour the invitation to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.”
Meanwhile, the EFCC has said it does not have Bello in its custody and that he remains wanted.
