Yahaya Bello's Money Laundering Trial Adjourned to May 6

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello until May 6, 2024, concerning allegations of money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite presided over the case, permitting Bello's lawyer, Joseph Daudu SAN, to continue cross-examining EFCC witness Abdullahi Jamilu.

During the proceedings, Jamilu recalled making statements to the EFCC on May 10, 2022. Daudu challenged the validity of certain exhibits, specifically Exhibit 46, which was not included in Exhibit 13.

Justice Nwite dismissed objections from the EFCC regarding the re-presentation of Exhibit 46, ruling that the objections were speculative. The court also heard discussions about dollar transfer payments related to a company named Wale Oil and Gas and the American International School in Abuja.

The matter was adjourned after confirming that some documents were not part of the tendered exhibits.