In the ongoing alleged money laundering trial, a Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, was not linked to any of the transactions under investigation, according to the 10th prosecution witness, Mahmoud Abdulazeez.
Abdulazeez, an accountant with over 25 years of experience, testified that Bello was not involved in or present during the property transactions between Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company Limited and Azab Real Estate Limited.
Earlier, the court admitted key documents—including an irrevocable power of attorney and a deed of assignment—as evidence, clarifying that their purpose was to establish the existence of transactions, not property ownership.
Subsequent witnesses also confirmed that Bello had no direct involvement in related dealings.
The trial, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has been adjourned to April 22–24 and May 6–7 for continuation.
