Exploring the EFCC’s Challenge with Governor Ododo’s Immunity and Yahaya Bello
Bayo Onanuga, a prominent Nigerian journalist and spokesperson, recently claimed that Yahaya Bello, the outgoing Governor of Kogi State, is leveraging the anticipated immunity of his successor, Usman Ododo, to evade investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to Onanuga, Bello is allegedly using Ododo’s potential governorship as a shield, believing that the EFCC will be restricted from probing or holding him accountable for alleged financial misconduct.
Onanuga’s statement highlights ongoing public concerns about corruption and the perceived misuse of political immunity by officials to avoid legal consequences.
The EFCC has faced challenges in pursuing cases involving sitting governors due to immunity provisions in Nigeria’s constitution, which protect certain officeholders from prosecution while in office.
This allegation has stirred debate over the need for legal reforms to curb immunity privileges that could obstruct justice and accountability for public officials.