Yahaya Bello: EFCC Chairman's Press Conference a Complete Trial by Media - Bwala

What happened yesterday was a prosecutor doing his opening address in view of prosecuting a matter with the media acting as a judge. A right-thinking member of the society will know that this press conference was a planned script to give Yahaya Bello an escape route
Daniel Bwala, Legal Practitioner
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[@EdumijeGodwin]

Yahaya bello is wanted by the law while he is been protected by Nigerian police , funny country 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Princeezenwa978]

Yahaya is not wanted by the law, he is wanted by the criminal EFCC. EFCC is not the law.

[@scaribun]

I was heartbroken hearing the EFCC confirm that Bello siphoned 720k as an advanced payment for his child school fees. These politicians are wicked. The time has come where every public officer can no longer be let loose without giving an account of how they handled public funds. They must refund all stolen money and face prosecution.

[@geraldoerwin144]

"School fees in advance" simply means they used the school to launder that money.

[@comfortbosede757]

If the children because to have problem now like Ekeremadu own,the won't no the father have committed evils against humanity 😢 they don't no implications of what there doing.

[@jamesdaniel1086]

If you like open ur eyes rubish...this EFCC boss on high drugs😅

[@udoben1246]

I studied abroad. Both in Europe,and United States of America.Which school do you pay $720,000 ? No school fees is seven hundred and twenty thousand dollars. Some of these politicians are crooks.

[@joseph.a.5166]

U must be the biggest fools that has ever make comment here. Must you make insensitive comment.​@jamesdaniel1086

[@sundayajiboye3527]

Always a pleasure listening to Daniel Bwala! Very educative and instructive! Well done, Sir 😊

[@dazzydaniel931]

This will be the first time I'll side Daniel Bwalla , EFCC should have gone for YAHAYA BELO without making a fuss about it.

[@osricjohnson3235]

Go to who? A man that is avoiding to sit with efcc to answer a few questions. The politicians and rich can't be held accountable. They are always turning the law on its head.

[@JOGBz]

As usual, then it will be swept under the carpet Bring it to the public, let us deal with these thieves.

[@garryj6311]

They did. He refused to come for a private interview

[@masudsaleh5155]

​@@garryj6311 🤡

[@awotalagigap2384]

It's a shame to hear the EFCC chairman say that He accorded a special honour to a public officers like Yahaya Bello, who had plundered Kogite of the common resources. That's an indictment on the part of the EFCC Chairman. As Nigerians we are faced with a majority of our society that honours corrupt public officers, but now the body entitled to prosecute public officers who are plunders the people whose mandate they were support to protect.

[@reubenattah3221]

Like him or hate him, Bwala is brilliant and eloquent.

[@realrex6852]

The man knows his onions, but unfortunately has to eat..

[@Speedyvampir2]

Absolutely. One can’t hate him for this.

[@hassanlawal5579]

Bwala is absolutely brilliant. I totally agree with you.

[@maskadmove]

As long as no party matters, he is very sound, we know.

[@pauluchechukwu6044]

Bwala is brilliant, but lack integrity, talking with two mouth, is just a political harlot

[@ostv3300]

Daniel bwala is been paid to speak for yahaya bello, don't worry you will be appointed when the time comes.

[@truthmatters5055]

This bala of a man don't have the interest of Nigeria at heart. The man is a thief period . If he is a Chinese he will be executed by now . NIGERIA IS NOT ON CORRUPTION. THIS LAWYER IS A CORRUPTION MAN . WHAT YAHAYA DID IS CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY ON KOGI PEOPLE. HE LOST MY RESPECT .

[@rtdmyrs8030]

This bwala is a betrayer. He is looking for food to eat

[@ekperitheodore1990]

he is not paid . i want yahaya bello to answer the charge as much as you do, but daniel bwala is stating facts. the man is armed with legal points

[@muhammadsmaina2465]

@@ekperitheodore1990 God bless you.

[@sunny-xu6vz]

It is inappropriate for the EFCC boss to contact Mr. Bello and offer to resolve his issue in the office. This is an unprofessional and irresponsible action.

[@ifeomadaniel6250]

The EFCC Chair is copying his former Boss attribute of calling alleged criminal for solution through the other gate. Hmmmmmm.

[@idrisumar4843]

There is nothing wrong, he is discharging his duties, let yahaya come and clean his hands

[@user-vh7mq9cw2l]

Very true, can't imagine why a daft like that should be given a sensitive job that requires common sense.

[@masudsaleh5155]

It's legal

[@okesunday8434]

​@@user-vh7mq9cw2l 'daft'? Upon all the reasons he mentioned?

[@oseremenilens3695]

So an armed robber can get an order not to be arrested then, If we say Yahaya Bello is right

[@ekperitheodore1990]

that's why it's said that fraudsters are smart criminals. the know the position of the law more than the law enforcement agencies

[@ppassman7439]

Yahaya bello is not an armed robber!

[@kelechikelechi4698]

​​@@ppassman7439he is worse than an armed robber, 720k dols haba!

[@ppassman7439]

@@kelechikelechi4698 The '720k' you or the court found him took or traced to him?

[@vitalinfo2053]

If Bello does not show up in court soon, we shall be sensitizing all Nigerians that no Nigerian should report to EFCC or any court for that matter again since some people think that are above the law. Let everybody be above the law. Imagine the nonsense!

[@user-vh7mq9cw2l]

Very good suggestions, kudos. I support the move n am part of it.

[@SaminuIbrahimWaziri]

I always learn something new listening to Daniel Bwala. Man is an intellectual ❤

[@peopleinternational2658]

I appreciate your insightful commentary. Could you please explain the events that transpired in the Supreme Court during the Presidential Elections hearing ? 😅

[@OlorunfemiSoul-Balm]

Our culture of impunity in this country is legendary, it has no parallel anywhere in the world. Yayah Bello and all of those in their clique knows this very well, that is why you see him (and them) make mockery of the law. Mind you, Nigerian judicial system is a caricature one, so weak that it's only the poor and the defenseless it's can catch and not people like Bello and his likes. That is why you see him behaving as one above the law.

[@josephchimezie6388]

Awesome submission from a core litigationist. So brilliant, confident and explicitly delivered. But, what's the relevance of outspokeness if you're using it to defend wrongs? Don't you think you would have fulfilled the real existence of justice if you had put in perspectives INTEGRITY checked?

[@babafemijohnson3008]

I think EFFC SHOULD STOP GIVEN PRIVILEGES TO ANY POLITICIANS,

[@tennysonkalu5888]

Before he finishes today program he mention peter Obi

[@christophersunday2678]

Daniel Bwala, you did this one!

[@rollandokechukwu2161]

This is what I was saying yesterday how low the chairman went yesterday saying he called Bello even asked him to not be afraid. My question is all thjis yahoo boys they are arresting do they have same treatment?

[@hassanlawal5579]

Excellent comment.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@diligenceeke3023]

Yahoo boys are not ex governors. Everywhere in the world politically exposed people don't stay in the same prison with "common" criminals, even though both sets of people are criminals.

[@emekamaduka3986]

Bwala is very sound in analysis in media and law.that is reason Tinubu did everything to reconcile with him to stop his analysis of his Government in the media that is giving his government negative image

[@ndukaanyim6466]

Exactly

[@Me19011]

Ipobian Mumu always speculating 😅

[@presidave1931]

Transcripts of call data can easily be obtained from the network. This local mindset of "he was asking me for money" is not applicable by word of mouth in court.

[@frankoli6413]

It is fine for efcc chairman to be zealous and passionate But being overzealous can make him do the right things in the wrong way. Media trial should not be allowed to run concurrently with an ongoing court case.

[@kolawoleomoyajowo3613]

A law enforcement agency does not need the approval of the court before arresting a suspect. Once there is a reasonable suspicion of a commission of crime and reasonable premise that if the suspect is not arrested, he can interfere with investigations or prosecution or run-way, the law enforcement agency can arrest. The court cannot validly order a law enforcement agency not to arrest unless there is a valid ground.

[@user-dc8sv3dw4r]

Men of honour! Nigeria is Beginning to have the right people in the right places, GOD Bless efcc.

[@SmilingFoliage-lk5ws]

If only the powers will allow him to perfom

[@OsadebeMbamalu]

You are being smoke screened

[@masudsaleh5155]

​@@OsadebeMbamalu😅😅

[@FactsUncompromized]

Nigeria will never be better. Steal billlions and judiciously use loopholes in the law. May be refund 5%.

[@deleamedu2220]

The most confused professionals in Nigeria are the lawyers. Virtually everyone has a degree in law. A thief, a cyber bully, a kidnapper, a politician, a pedophile, a pastor, an imam, an olosho, a market woman, a market man, a journalist, an Agbero…

[@ppassman7439]

''The most confused professionals in Nigeria are the lawyers' Yet without them people like yourself would have been locked up in the dungeon by your criminal leaders and the keys thrown away! ''Virtually everyone has a degree in law. A thief, a cyber bully, a kidnapper,.'' And you didn't have any?

[@agbarahebisidor6457]

And even the common man in the street

[@iam-drake]

@@ppassman7439 savage

[@bolasalak7360]

I think I agree with you my brother. Nigeria is a bastardized country and Law is the most bastardized profession as everyone talk as he thinks.

[@masudsaleh5155]

​@@ppassman7439 Are you a lawyer?

[@rotimiphilipsakinrolabu1318]

Bwala should get yaya bello on the phone so he could defend yaya bello, Bwala needs money badly, he is desperately hungry this clown 😂.

[@oyedepoolaoluwa2429]

C all the energy he's using to defend yeye

[@dazzydaniel931]

If YAHAYA BELO is declared wanted and still has media aid releasing statements on his behalf, why can't the EFCC go for the media aids to fish him out

[@taiwoodunlade9820]

GREAT SUBMISSION MR BWALA. WELL DONE SIR.

[@chrismoore9321]

Yoruba and defending evil

[@stbarnabas3138]

@@chrismoore9321It’s actually a great submission!

[@hassanlawal5579]

So many Lawyers have (so far) given their veiws and perspectives regarding YAHAHA BELLO and the EFCC ongoing drama. Non of them have come anywhere close to giving an excellent analysis of the law ( with respect to this case) like DANIEL BWALA. You could hate him if you want. You can misconstrue what he is saying. You might even have a personal disdain for him for doing some of the things he did in the past. But you cannot listen to his analysis here and say that BWALA is not an intelligent man. Let's put sentiments, politics, emotions, and every other negative factors aside......BWALA IS 100% ON POINT HERE. He not taking any side......he is simply breaking down the law, and the legal implications of not following proper protocols. This man gave an EXCELLENT breakdown of this ongoing drama. BWALA speaks like a true professional... with intelligence and substance. He is simply saying that the EFCC might/could create loopholes if the legal protocols are NOT properly followed..... loopholes that could subvert justice in this case.

[@naytananayo1916]

Can't be better said..

[@thereality601]

Why should any SANE mind have personal disdain for daniel bwala simply because he did not support a particular presidential candidate in the 2023 elections?

[@hassanlawal5579]

Thank you guys for seeing things from my point of view.❤❤

[@alabasofowora657]

The lawyer/laws must first be reformed to make Nigeria better, before EFCC. Pls note the law.

[@IbrahimDanjumaIbrahimDanjuma]

Pls continue your good work

[@elijahsunday5211]

Man is brillant and knows the law!

[@albertalabetutu9872]

Is Mr. Bwala saying that Yayah Bello is justified diverted people's money? Is Mr. Bwala saying that Yayaha Bello should not respond to invitation by EFCC?

[@ismailvsvp7221]

this dude bwala did his thing on this matter . left no crumbs

[@hassanlawal5579]

Absolutely!!!!!!

[@AdamOsa]

No! He is protecting the wealty one for a reward.

[@christophersunday2678]

Absolutely

[@adeogunanthony6580]

The efcc chairman has put up a human face in this case. He should be commended for the uncommon right hand of fellowship extended to Yaya Bello. The chairman has indicated that he does what he shouldn't have been done.

[@theosteknon2530]

Until excellence, technocracy, and competence are celebrated and given the right of place in the society, nothing will work well

[@phemphemmy6103]

Its an aberration for anyone to say a citizen is above the law ! What a high level of lawlessness .

[@Olums12]

Thanks Bwala, you gave me the opportunity of not being parochial. Everyone has rights, and no criminal should be treated better than the other under law. A word for the wise if EFCC will listen to this expository views.

[@ayoolaadedoja6444]

Honestly am always and highly impressed by bwala. His too good in simple law

[@AbdulwaheedOmobolaji]

Does this EFCC chairman need all this media trial? Very immatured man. This mañ was the one who came to the media that he discovered 30bn in an account of a cleric but he an order from above not to continue the investigation. This is disgusting from this efcc chairman. No name of that cleric. Calling Yahaya Bello personally. Even Rasheed Bawa didnt call Matawale before Matawale accused him of asking for bribe. Now that Matewale is now a minister under Tinubu govt that is fighting corruption and the Bala who was investigating him was arrested and ousted out of office

[@adekoyadavid6380]

Bwala analysis is always zero. So did him during presidential trial . Ayo Rufai and Bwala lie in the same plane

[@HONEYMEDIAEUROPE]

That EFCC press conference doesn’t make any sense at all!!! Arrest Him and If Guilty let him dance to the tune!!! Enough Drama TINUBU cannot deliver any good to that Country!!! Ole Nmu Ole!!! That’s my point of view!!! Gabriel A. LALA from UK.

[@sugarcoated1489]

As for the content of conversation, network providers should be able to handle it. What am pondering on is how is a wanted man avin access to media aid and yet ... Make i no talk abeg

[@alexanderroyce1]

Bob that is risky was not a former Gov To hold the highest office in any land In Nigeria Is No Joke You may not like Bello but being a past Gov is an achievement

[@martinegboh7068]

So are you saying he is above the law? Do you know that the formal president of America is in court

[@ImperialSafetyconsults]

you spoke well but who is bobrisky that u expected the EFFC chairman to accord same respect?

[@taiwoodunlade9820]

THIS EFCC CHAIRMAN HAS BUNGLED THIS CASE ALREADY. HOW THERE YOU USED YOUR PERSONAL PHONE TO CALL AN ALLEGED SUSPECT AND YOU STILL BRING THAT TO THE PUBLIC. HMMMM, I WISH THEM WELL.

[@walidesmond6180]

EFCC is allowed to contact a suspect through any means.

[@taiwoodunlade9820]

@walidesmond6180 it obvious you don't know how this thing works. For your information , the efcc had bungled the case already. Yaya bello is a free man. Lets wait and see.

[@ucheterryokeke2493]

@@taiwoodunlade9820 so a dpo of the Nigeria police cannot call u to come to station if someone reports u to him for whatsoever reason

[@taiwoodunlade9820]

@ucheterryokeke2493 it's wrong. Where did d p o get my number from? We really do not know how law works because of unnecessary emotions

[@OndujumJesus6765]

He had to call Yahaya Bello to inform him he so his case file. The question begging for an answers had Bello settled with him on phone would he have taken the case to the public? 2. How many people have the EFCC Chirman called or is only Bello the case file there?. In conclusion I suspect that EFCC Oga.

[@user-dy4nb1sn8y]

What happened to Ekweremadu,his wife and their family doctor, in the UK would have been swept under the carpet if were to be in Nigeria..."Shame on Nigeria law system"

[@chinedueze6887]

I don't even understand what Mr Bwuala is saying. Someone that speaks from both side of his mouth. Confusing people always

[@JehnomInfo]

I like Daniel Bwala addresses Abatti and Rufai as Mr. Simple courtesy.

[@loombeexr1107]

He told him to come through the back door so they'll negotiate on howmuch he would give him from the billions he stole so they can drop the case, does he let everyone through that back door, when he saw yahaya did not want to come through the back door, he decided to prosecute him, corruption fighting corruption. He just indicted himself.

[@Me19011]

You be Mumu

[@user-bz8lx8cl6v]

The man is right. Why can't they make a simple case and send it to court. Imagine if trump was a Nigerian, his court case will never happen as it will all happen in the media!

[@diligenceeke3023]

Same thing. Trump's case is a political charade. It's corruption in both Nigeria and the US.

[@godsappledrama4669]

Is trump case not in the media?

[@babatundeoyelade1513]

Thanks, @rufai.... so on point you are, sir

[@michealonas5057]

This ex gov Bello is a huge disappointment. Sad 720K for school fees. Meanwhile people died during covid. This man refused to release palliatives. Such an evil man.

[@user-pw3hu8ry3s]

EFCC Chairman needs to be sacked, he is not a good administrator. He’s too focused on accolades rather following the rules of law.

[@henexstudios7634]

This media talk from the EFCC is uncalled for. Baba arrest the guy first, then you can do press conference

[@AdamOsa]

Baba can not arrest him. He is a powerful rich man.

[@JoeUmunna-yh2rd]

Thank you Daniel,the Effcc head messed up,how can you as a head address media with sensitive evidence which is your own word against Yahaya Bello!It is too early to go to a public media,so unprofessional.

[@oseremenilens3695]

Hmmm He answered questions raised He did nothing

[@austinirechukwu9126]

Why has yahaya Bello been running away from arrest?...or U are not aware of that?...did U criticize that with the speed U used to criticize the efcc boss now?...lol

[@obiarukondukwe4700]

My thoughts too. The EFCC Chairman is too emotional. Threatening to resign if Bello is not prosecuted is evidence of a perceived personal vendetta. That ought not to be

[@fataiadegbenro984]

​@@obiarukondukwe4700Una be hypocrite and unpatriotic, by the way the EFCC chairman is responding to questions

[@RayRay-bz1ob]

The efcc boss did nothing wrong , anybody supporting yaya Bello is an enemy of kogi state people.

[@danielubokudom4887]

My problem is there is no need for all this media trial. This men will always evade judgement

[@jamesdaniel1086]

This EFCC boss is determin to bring this man down.. 720k dolls for sch fees ? Where is this sch located for God sake.. you never tell us waiting u dey follow yahya bello talk abi e sleep with ur wife?

[@mathiasmark8120]

you're just another unfortunate Kogi man

[@enoskennedy1120]

I've never seen a country whose people are not always serious for anything like Nigeria

[@AsoOvosi]

Love your words good lawyer

[@oluremiomolola7545]

You brought a politician to discuss legal matters. He talked politics and nothing else. He did not address the merit of the matter

[@oyedepoolaoluwa2429]

God bless someone talking sense here

[@YusufAuwalaytz]

Always saluting you Mr buwala

[@kayodebiodun5092]

Yahaya Bello is suffering from the curse of many people he cut their pensions without paying them as at when due. The curse is what is making him to put himself into more trouble until he has returned all the stolen money. With that return of funds from the American school, Bello has been finally nailed. He has behaved like a common criminal. And will surely be prosecuted.

[@MrMoneyLong]

The INCOMPETENCY being exhibited by EFCC is extremely worrying and shouldn’t be in his position.

[@abdulazeezajiboye4006]

I don't have any proof against Yahaya Bello but emotions and assumptions will make us believe Yahaya Bello truly must have truly embezzled but in developed nations, the EFCC's Chairman statement is strong enough to call for his resignation for attempting to breach the agency's code of conduct.

[@MaurisonAgba]

Did the efcc ever said they wanted to arrest him. He was only called to answer to some questions

[@user-op2zq5zh4r]

Mr Rufai nor come joke oh 😂he was straight up with his questions

[@harrisoniyere1966]

Some people are ignorantly attacking Bwalla, when he saying the obvious that EFCC is not interested in prosecuting Y. Bello.

[@alabasofowora657]

Daniel Buwala nigeria law need to be reform for a better Nigeria.

[@IbrahimYahaya-ht9bc]

I like the analysis of Mr Bwala

[@cikek]

This man understands the law more than the people working in EFCC

[@hassanlawal5579]

Absolutely!!!!❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@675345]

On this analysis, agree with Bwala

[@ogenzeogu3979]

Impressed @ DanielBwala

[@cikek]

We need people that understands the law to work at EFCC legal team. Not man know man lawyers If you really understand the law you will know that they shot themselves on the leg. Thats why the end up not persecuting any high profile individual Check the former governor of Abia state,Ekiti state and the rest. Truly there isn’t any need for all this media drama if there really understand how the law works

[@yusufishola6491]

For the first time I agree with you Mr rufai

[@arabiolurantijoseph3228]

Oga the way you are putting this case yaya will be freed

[@AdamOsa]

True. That is what these so-called experts do. Nigeria have law? 😂

[@luciusdanbvomathias3844]

I concur with Bwala's submission in it totality

[@nsisongudofia1214]

I'm not aware of any law that says a person must first be invited. When the issue of arrest comes, what is material is whether or not a warrant of arrest must be obtained or not. Second, there was no law breached when the EFCC chairman called the said person. As a matter of fact, it even promoted the presumption of innocence guaranteed by law. Even the Courts release people on bail by self-recognisance and it's not counted for bias

[@samuelehikioya4235]

These men has destroyed Nigeria....

[@adedolapot.odunowo1350]

EFCC Chair must have been angered that Lion Yahaya did not even take his soft landing option of going through the gate.

[@peterbikam8695]

Note the lawyer in London is arguing law but the loopholes are very clear. Why can the governor go and clear himself

[@samuelsulola4324]

Bwala has taught Yahaya Bello how to escape. Tinubu will make you EFCC chairman if he wins Second term.This country is simply a joke

[@JoeAdam-mc3ro]

How judiciary systems of operating need to be look into and possible adjustments if not is going to dislocate the country way of prosecuting offenders and non offenders.

[@centianowhite3776]

Daniel sound beyong intelligent here. This man is exceptionally brilliant . Like him

[@johnuchenwoke7658]

Bwala, nailed this discourse!

[@sundayrotme2556]

my problem with nigerians is that whenever a matter of such comes up,most people will begin to divert from the main issues at hand,lets call a spec a spec.the person in question is accuse,so let him come and clarify himself simple. the efcc chairman has given him respect as a former governor by putting a call to him,what is wrong with that? Bwala shuld stop running his mouth coz from what he is saying,people may be thinking otherwise of him.Our major concern now is for the efcc to do the needful period.

[@buchiokafor5622]

You can now see why Peter Obi referred to him as unmitigated disaster

[@JOHNSONOLADOYIN]

Well said @mr bwala

[@hawkinshills1320]

Shameless people defending the indefensible

[@kingdomoffong1443]

No be Pdp spokesman again...... This guy is hungry man like us but looking for who pay his bill

[@alabasofowora657]

Yaya Bello has bribe maney of this defendant that are trying to advertise how good they are for them to come and represent the crime. Hungary lawyers.

[@samsonoyebanji2358]

Bwala: still being made relevant by Arise. Na whaooo

[@Speedyvampir2]

So you want to make him irrelevant? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@user-vh7mq9cw2l]

The EFCC chairman is a complete failure lacking the capability to handle the job given to him, even a lame man would do better because this is how this clauns brought Nigeria to were we are now, i quite agree with Barrister Bwala, for his cogent expressions with regards to the trending issues, it is a complete defeat of ethics executed by the unprofessional EFCC chairman, waisting money n time of Nigeria, invariably to whom much is given much is expected,so he has failed woefully n should be surmarily dismissed, because fr all indications one could deduce that he wanted his fair chear of the cake which he is not see coming fr the white lion, so u could see him playing on the intelligent of Nigerians knowing full well that Nigeria is what it is, called fr the category of failed fake people like him.

[@osbertasibor3075]

Yahaya Bello must face the law, that criminal must not go unpunished

[@IbrahimYahaya-ht9bc]

current EFCC chairman is incompetent

[@peterabrahams5500]

Daniel Bwala pursuing dollars.

[@eshemokhainathaniel2368]

They should continue with ganduje of Kano and ipeazu of abia

[@emekagreg9004]

Such privilege was uncalled for

[@phizzyaas]

This guy needs to be sacked, so irresponsible in handling this case which now looks likely for Efcc to lose