Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello's Money Laundering Trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello until May 6, 2024. Justice Emeka Nwite presided over the case, allowing defense counsel Joseph Daudu SAN to continue cross-examining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) 12th prosecuting witness, Abdullahi Jamilu.

During the proceedings, the court addressed objections from the defense regarding the prosecution's attempt to re-present Exhibit 46, which was dismissed by Justice Nwite as speculative and misconceived. The court confirmed that the defense matter includes Ali Bello, Abah Adaudu, Yakuba Siyaka, and Adabeneg Iyadi.

The witness testified about facilitating dollar transactions through a bureau de change, with payments made to the American International School in Abuja. The defense tendered additional documents, which were admitted as Exhibit 47 without objection, although discrepancies were noted.

The trial will continue with further evidence on May 6 and May 7.