EFCC CASE UPDATE:
Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, and his anointed successor, Usman Ododo, visited the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, at his residence in Abuja today. Sources indicate that the meeting was focused on the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, who is facing allegations of fraud amounting to N110 billion. Further details regarding the discussions and their potential implications for Bello and Ododo are anticipated as the trial progresses.
The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his Abuja residence on Thursday afternoon.
Bello was accompanied by his successor and current Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo.
The visit was disclosed in a statement by the minister’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
While no official reason for the visit has been provided, there is speculation that it may be an attempt to forge new alliances with key members of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
