The Federal High Court in Abuja has been informed that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s name did not appear in any transactions related to the purchase of a N550 million property in Maitama, Abuja, by one Shehu Bello. This revelation came from Olusegun Adeleke, a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and General Manager of EFAB Properties Limited.

Adeleke testified that he was involved in transactions with Shehu Bello three times, but Yahaya Bello’s name never appeared in any documents, including the title deed. He also mentioned another property at 5th Avenue in Gwarinpa, which was purchased by Nuhu Mohammed for N70 million through a bank transfer.

Under cross-examination, Adeleke maintained that he never saw Yahaya Bello during the transactions and that his name was not mentioned in any of the documents. A second witness, Williams Abimbola, a compliance officer with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), presented documents subpoenaed by the court, including statements of account from Kogi State Government House and Maselina Njoku.

The case has been adjourned to March 6 and 7 for continuation of the trial. Yahaya Bello is facing a 19-count money laundering charge, and the EFCC is prosecuting the case.