The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ₦80.2 billion money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 2026. Bello, who governed Kogi from 2016 to 2024, faces a 19-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The adjournment followed the conclusion of testimony by the seventh prosecution witness, Olomotame Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank. Egoro detailed several transactions involving the Kogi State Government House account between 2018 and 2021, including multiple cash withdrawals of ₦10 million.
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Justice Emeka Nwite set fresh dates for continuation of hearing in January and February 2026. Earlier testimony from a Zenith Bank officer indicated that all withdrawals from the state’s account followed due process.
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