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EFCC witness reveals Yahaya Bello’s name not in Kogi Govt house bank account package

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Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello

EFCC witness reveals Yahaya Bello’s name not in Kogi Govt house bank account package

In the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged money laundering involving N80.2 billion, a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Abimbola Williams, testified that Bello’s name did not appear in the account opening documents for the Kogi State Government House account with United Bank for Africa (UBA).

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello

The documents, covering transactions from 2016 to 2024, were admitted as evidence in court.

This aligns with earlier testimonies indicating that Bello’s name was also absent from property documents linked to the case

The UBA Compliance Officer, testifying as a witness, conceded in court that Yahaya Bello’s name did not appear on any withdrawals from account number 1003889575, which was managed by UBA on behalf of the Kogi Government House Administration during his tenure as governor.

In a money laundering case brought by the EFCC against the former governor, the banker testified, presenting account opening packages for the Government House Administration during the governorship of Bello.

The prosecution stated that the subpoena requested the production of the account statement of one Maselina Njoku, covering the period from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020.

Led in evidence by EFCC counsel, Kemi Pinheiro SAN, the witness also tendered the account statements operated while Bello held sway as Chief Executive of Kogi State.

She read out a series of withdrawals through cheques from the account for the Government House operations.

Specifically, she named one Abdulsalami Hudu as the person handling fund withdrawals on behalf of the Government House.

However, under cross-examination by Joseph Daudu SAN, the lead counsel to Yahaya Bello, the UBA Compliance Officer said that Bello’s name did not feature in virtually all transactions related to the bank account.

She also admitted that she was not the accounts officer of the Kogi Government House account and that the account is domiciled in Lokoja, Kogi State, and not in Area 3, Abuja, where she works.

The witness confirmed 10 withdrawals in favour of Abdulsalam Hudu, in the sum of N10 million each on December 12, 2018. She said the withdrawals were done with cheques and presented across the counter.

On cross-examination, the Defence Counsel, Joseph Daudu SAN, asked the witness if, as a compliance officer, her duty involved protecting the integrity of the bank from legal penalties, reputational damage, and financial losses. “Yes,” she responded.

The witness was also asked to name the three signatories on the account, which she did.

For Alhaji Yakubu Ismail, who was Permanent Secretary, she said, “We only have his picture on this form.”

Daudu SAN asked, “Now, in both the account opening documents and the statement of account from E1 to E72, does the name ‘Yahaya Bello’ appear anywhere?”

“No, the name Yahaya Bello does not feature,” the witness responded.

The defendant’s lawyer again asked, “Please look at Exhibit 2P1-3P62. Does the name ‘Yahaya Bello’ appear anywhere in the document?”

“My Lord, the name Yahaya Bello does not feature on the exhibits,” the witness answered.

Daudu SAN therefore closed his cross-examination.

The EFCC Counsel moved to re-examine the witness. Daudu SAN objected, but the judge allowed him after a brief argument.

Pinheiro SAN then asked the witness if she was familiar with the signature on the document.

She said she signed on behalf of one Edward Bananga.

But the defendant’s counsel again objected and moved to cross-examine the witness.

“My Lord, the witness initially disowned the signature, but under re-examination, the prosecution led her to admit it. Therefore, I have the right to challenge that admission and prove that her claim regarding the signature is incorrect,” he said.

“Cross-examination is meant to prove the accuracy or veracity of the witness. I am entitled to disprove what she said. This is in the interest of justice,” Daudu SAN added.

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello

He then asked the witness to read the document.

Reading from the document, she said, “I, Edward Bananga, hereby certify and confirm that……”

“I put it to you that you are not Edward Bananga,” the defendant’s counsel said.

“I am not Edward Bananga, my Lord,” the witness answered.

Another witness, Nicholas Ohehomon, from the American International School, was presented by the prosecution.

The exhibits tendered included the school’s statements of account, admission letters for the children of the defendant, and payment receipts. The witness confirmed the different classes the children were admitted into.

Exhibit 12P was also tendered, which was a contractual agreement for post-paid school fees for the children.

The prosecution presented a letter from the EFCC to AIS, Abuja, through the Registrar. It was marked Exhibit 18, along with an account provided by the EFCC for a refund.

The court, thereafter, adjourned to tomorrow, 7th March, for the continuation of the trial.

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