The media office of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of conducting a “hatchet job” against the ex-governor for undisclosed personal and political reasons.
In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, the office criticized recent actions and statements by the EFCC, labeling them biased and politically motivated rather than part of a genuine anti-corruption campaign. The statement described the agency’s actions as an “embarrassment” to itself, citing contradictions in its handling of Bello’s case.
The EFCC had declared Bello wanted but allowed him to leave after he voluntarily appeared at their premises. Bello’s media office questioned why the EFCC did not detain him if they were truly interested in prosecution, hinting at ulterior motives behind the agency’s actions.
The statement called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the ongoing conflict between Bello and the EFCC, emphasizing that the anti-corruption fight must be fair and non-selective.
