There was disruption after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Jugde Justice Maryann Anenih left the courtroom in frustration during the trial of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed 19 charges against the embattled former governor, alongside his nephews, Ali Bello, Dauda Suliman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, accusing them of laundering over N80 billion.
Efforts to arraign Bello had previously faced delays since the charges were instituted.
However, the former governor, under heavy security appeared for his arraignment on Wednesday with armed operatives of the EFCC at strategic positions of the court premises.
In the photos that surfaced, Bello, is seen dressed in a white Babanriga and exuding confidence and smiling amid chants of “Saaki” from his supporters and political aides.
However, due to some events happening during the court sitting, the Judge overseeing the plea of the former governor and two others, abruptly stood up and declared that she would not return until order was restored.
Following the judge’s departure, the former governor who had been seated at the front, quickly rose and approached the restless crowd, instructing them to vacate their seats and exit the courtroom.
His intervention effectively alleviated the tension, as his supporters left the courtroom one by one without any opposition.
To maintain order, the former governor positioned himself at the entrance of the courtroom, ensuring that none of his followers disregarded the court’s directive.
All of his aides and supporters complied with his guidance and exited the court in an orderly manner.