A legal uproar has emerged in Kogi State as lawyer Deji Ajare calls for the impeachment of Governor Usman Ododo over his alleged involvement in shielding his political benefactor, Yahaya Bello, from arrest.
According to reports by The Punch on Friday, April 19, Ajare accused Governor Ododo of misconduct and abuse of office, urging the Kogi State House of Assembly to take immediate action.
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The controversy stems from an incident on Wednesday, April 18, where Ododo reportedly used his official motorcade to whisk away Bello when officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sought to arrest the former governor at his Abuja residence.
Bello faces accusations of laundering a staggering sum of N80.2 billion during his tenure as Kogi governor, a charge that has prompted EFCC’s pursuit.
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Ajare’s letter to Umar Yusuf, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, calls for a thorough investigation into the matter, invoking Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution. This section outlines the process for the impeachment of a state governor in cases of gross misconduct.
In his letter, Ajare emphasized the importance of upholding the constitution and the rule of law, urging swift action by the legislative body.
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Earlier developments saw the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, withdrawing all police officers assigned to Bello. This move, contained in a police directive, further intensifies the political turbulence surrounding Bello.
As tensions escalate and legal battles loom, the fate of Governor Usman Ododo hangs in the balance, awaiting the decision of the Kogi State House of Assembly.
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