This decision follows arguments for and against the bail request presented by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN, and the prosecution’s counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN.
Bello, who is the first defendant, alongside the two co-defendants, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following the plea, Bello’s counsel moved an application for bail, which was opposed by the EFCC on the grounds that it had expired in October. However, Bello’s lawyer clarified that the motion for bail was filed on November 22, and the court was only considering this recent application.
