Yahaya Bello Drops Groundbreaking Announcement From Hideout
Yahaya Bello, the embattled former governor of Kogi State, has firmly denied any association with the #Endbadgovernance protests that have been sweeping across the country. The allegations, which have been circulating in certain quarters, suggest that Bello is one of the key sponsors of these ongoing demonstrations. However, Bello has countered these claims, describing them as a concerted effort by his adversaries to tarnish his reputation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Michael Ohiare, Bello vehemently refuted the allegations. The statement, made available to journalists in Lokoja, highlighted what it described as a ” high- wired plan” by disgruntled individuals aiming to frame Bello as a sponsor of the protests. ” We have uncovered a high- wired plan by some disgruntled enemies of the nation and persons on the ‘ Project Bring Down Yahaya Bello’ , to frame him up as one of the sponsors of the #Endbadgovernance protests across the country, ” the statement read.
Bello’ s camp dismissed the allegations as the work of a ” clout- chasing criminal, blackmailer, and blackmail pawn” employed by unpatriotic Nigerians. The statement emphasized that the former governor’ s purported involvement in the protests was a baseless and malicious fabrication. ” We wouldn’ t have bothered to respond to a clout- chasing criminal, blackmailer and blackmail pawn, a hired gun in the hands of some unpatriotic Nigerians, who published a fake, malicious and unintelligent report about an imaginary involvement of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in the ongoing protests across the country, ” it continue
Moreover, the statement underscored the national security implications of such unfounded accusations. Bello’ s office stressed the importance of addressing these claims, particularly as they pertain to national unity and security. ” But it is pertinent to respond to the tirades of falsehood by the writer because it borders on national security. Our resolve is further strengthened by the condemnable act of some protesters displaying the flags of other nations. ”
The statement further depicted the allegations as ” reckless and irresponsibly malicious, ” asserting that Yahaya Bello is a patriot dedicated to fostering a united and prosperous Nigeria. It highlighted Bello’ s efforts in mediating a significant conflict between the North and the South, which had the potential to escalate into a major national crisis. ” What threatened our fragile unity was resolved amicably on the negotiation table provided by Alhaji Yahaya Bello when he mediated between the northern food transporters and their southern counterparts and brought them together as food exchange between the two regions was threatened. That move earned him so much commendation by leaders of the country at that time. ”
Bello’ s media office also underscored his support for President Bola Tinubu, particularly during the challenging lead- up to the 2023 presidential election. The statement cited Bello’ s critical role in challenging the naira redesign policy, which many viewed as an economic and political impediment. ” In the build- up to the 2023 presidential poll, several impediments and political cum economic landmines were laid on the road, including the naira redesign policy. It was the same Yahaya Bello with some of his colleagues then who dared the system and secured the judgment that set aside the policy at the Supreme Court. It was a landmark intervention at a time that the nation was almost collapsing. ”
