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Pro-Yahaya Bello Groups Protest in London, Urge Tinubu to Uphold Rule of Law

POSTED ON May 21, 2024 •   BREAKING NEWS      BY Benedicta Bassey
Pro-Yahaya Bello Groups Protest in London/ Photo credit: Kogi Report

Concerned Kogi indigenes under the banner of the “Alliance For Emancipation and True Change” on Tuesday protested in the United Kingdom, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) remains impartial and uphold the rule of law.

This development is coming after the Commission, recently Indicted the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Below for corrupt practices while in government.

The group During the protest underscored the need for a fair and just prosecution process, in line with the rule of law, and condemned the alleged use of the EFCC by politicians to intimidate and harass perceived opponents.

They cautioned against the politicization of the EFCC’s activities and called for a review of its operating procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.

Speaking during the procession, Dr Shaibu Ojogbane, Publicity Secretary of the Alliance For Emancipation and True Change, and Chukwunonso Ezeani, Director of Research & Public Affairs, reiterated the alliance’s support for the government’s anti-corruption efforts but called for greater oversight to prevent selective justice and abuse of human rights.

The group said, “The protest against the former Governor today, apparently sponsored by the Opposition in the state, indicates desperation on their part. We are aware that at least one of the opposition candidates is currently in London.

"Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has restated his readiness to answer questions regarding his period of leadership in Kogi state; all he asks for is that the rule of law be adhered to, as it is glaring that in this particular case, the commission is serving the interest of some powerful Nigerians beyond the eye meets.

"With this in mind, we state without any fear of contradiction that the commission must be called to order without delay.

"We trust that Mr President will act swiftly so this situation doesn’t degenerate into a massive calling out of the government on matters related to selective justice, abuse of human rights and other issues associated therein.”

According to them, the Opposition has also continued to ride on the activities of the EFCC to malign Governor Bello by sponsoring ethnic onslaught against him even outside the country.

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