EFCC Witness Clears Yahaya Bello of Money Laundering Links

During a money laundering trial in Abuja, an EFCC witness, Mahmoud Abdulazeez Mondai, testified that former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello's name was not connected to new documents submitted as evidence. The documents included an irrevocable power of attorney and a deed of assignment related to Dantata Sawo Construction Company Limited.

Defense lawyer Joseph Daudu SAN objected to the admissibility of these documents, leading Justice Emeka Nwite to rule on the matter. The court agreed that the documents were relevant to establish the existence of transactions but did not prove ownership of the property.

Further testimonies were provided by witnesses regarding property payments and transactions involving SFC Food Limited. The court also addressed a request from the defense to allow Yahaya Bello to travel abroad during Ramadan, which was granted, subject to further review of the application.

The trial continues as the prosecution seeks to establish connections to the alleged money laundering activities.