An Abuja court has granted bail to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, in the sum of ₦500 million. The court’s decision came after Bello appeared in connection with charges related to alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as governor.
Delivering the ruling, the presiding judge stated that the bail conditions were set to ensure Bello’s availability for trial while respecting his right to fair treatment under the law. As part of the conditions, Bello is required to provide a surety who must have property within Abuja worth the stipulated bail amount.
The former governor’s legal team expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, affirming Bello’s commitment to cooperating fully with the judicial process.
Bello’s case has drawn significant public interest, with opinions divided on the allegations against him. The trial is expected to resume in the coming weeks, with the court urging all parties to avoid actions that could undermine the proceedings.
More details will unfold as the case progresses.
