The Federal High Court in Abuja has insisted that the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello must come to court and answer to the fraud allegations preferred against him by the EFCC.
Justice Emeka Nwite stated this in a short ruling on Thursday, in line with the application filed by the antigraft agency, on the last adjourned date, that no application be heard without the defendant being in court.
The former Kogi Governor is said to have embezzled over 84billion Naira being funds of Kogi State.
While citing section 396(2) of the administration of criminal justice act 2015, the trial Judge held that Bello ought to make himself available first before filling any process, whatsoever.
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The trial Judge held that since Bello has continued to disobey court orders, he would not be allowed to file any application or be heard.
Justice Nwite noted that Bello’s continuous disobedience of the lawful order of the court is an attempt to frustrate the proceedings, making the court incapable of continuing the matter.
While noting that the Bello is taking the court for granted, justice Nwite affirmed that the apllication by the EFCC is meritorious and as such allowed.
(Editor : Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
