Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, declared on Wednesday that Nigerians support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, in its efforts to arrest and prosecute former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged money laundering.
In a statement, Adeyanju described the alleged misappropriation of N80.2 billion intended for the people of Kogi State as a serious injustice that must be addressed.
He said: “For the immediate arrest and prosecution of Yahaya Bello, all Nigerians support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on this.
“I call on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately arrest and prosecute Yahaya Bello, who, along with three others, is facing 19 counts of money laundering amounting to N80.2 billion.
“The misappropriation of such a vast amount, meant for the people of Kogi State, is an injustice that must not go unpunished.
“These funds should be recovered and used as reparation for the damages done to the people of Kogi State, who continue to suffer from poor infrastructure and underdevelopment.
“It is in the best interest of the state that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
“Furthermore, I call on the EFCC to recover any other funds allegedly looted from Kogi State by Bello and his proxies and assure the agency that all Nigerians are solidly behind it in its quest to ensure that Bello is held accountable for his actions.
“I also urge the government to act swiftly and ensure that Yahaya Bello is brought to justice. His prosecution is not only a legal necessity but a moral obligation.”