The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to November 12 and 13, 2025.
Bello and his co-defendants face 16 charges bordering on money laundering and criminal breach of trust over alleged diversion of over ₦110 billion belonging to Kogi State.
During the proceedings, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) called its sixth witness, who testified about transactions linked to the disputed accounts.
The witness, a compliance officer with Polaris Bank, confirmed multiple transactions of ₦10 million each, totaling ₦707,267,000 as of January 31, 2018.
The witness also stated that prior to 2023, there was no strict withdrawal limit as long as the amount written on the cheque did not exceed ₦10 million.
The defense counsel objected to the admissibility of certain documents, citing non-compliance with the Evidence Act. However, the court admitted a 218-page statement of account of Alusha Services as Exhibit P1.
The case has attracted national attention, with Bello maintaining his innocence and insisting that the allegations are politically motivated.
