The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing in the money laundering case involving the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to January 21, 2025. The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involves allegations of financial misconduct during Bello’s time in office.

This adjournment allows additional time for both the defense and the prosecution to prepare for the next stage of the proceedings. The EFCC has accused the former governor of engaging in transactions that breach Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws, though Bello’s legal team has consistently denied these allegations, asserting his innocence.

The case has garnered significant public attention as Nigerians look to see how the judiciary will address issues of accountability and transparency involving high-ranking public officials.