The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the case of EFCC vs. Alh...
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the case of EFCC vs. Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Appeal No: CA/ABJ/CV/412/2024. The judgment, delivered on August 20, 2024, has significant implications for the ongoing criminal trial of Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
The court granted the appeal, overturning the decision of the trial court that had freed Bello on the grounds of enforcing his fundamental rights. The appellate court found that the trial judge had erred in releasing Bello, as the case aimed to shield him from his criminal trial.
The court cited its earlier decision in EFCC vs. Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CA/ABJ/CV/413/2024, reiterating that no court has the authority to prevent law enforcement from performing its statutory functions. This ruling supports the EFCC's position, represented by Ojonimi S. Apeh, Esq.
The judgment, delivered by Justice Amadi, JCA, ordered Bello to appear for his arraignment in Charge No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/550/2022, FRN vs. Ali Bello & Anor, before taking any further steps in the matter. The decision was unanimous, with A. M. Adoyi, Esq. representing the respondent.
This landmark judgment has far-reaching implications for the fight against corruption and the rule of law in Nigeria.
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