Just in: EFCC: Appeal Court overturns Kogi high court order, rules against Yahaya Bello

In a contempt case filed by Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the Court of Appeal has set aside the Lokoja High Court order against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, a lawyer.

Justice Joseph O.K. Oyewole, presiding over the Court of Appeal, granted the EFCC’s motion for a stay of execution and proceedings in the contempt case that is currently pending before the Kogi State High Court.

The court ruled that the motion ex parte had merit and adjourned the motion’s hearing on notice to May 20, 2024.

Furthermore, it mandated that all case processes be transferred to Yahaya Bello’s last known address in Abuja.

The decision of the appellate court halted the contempt proceedings against the EFCC and its chairman, allowing the anti-graft agency to proceed with its appeal against the Lokoja High Court’s ruling.