American International School of Abuja Refunds $760,910 Allegedly Paid by Yahaya Bello
In a recent development surrounding the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of funds by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, the American International School of Abuja has transferred $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This refund comes out of the total sum of $845,852 in school fees that Bello is accused of unlawfully paying for the education of five of his children at the school.
The $845,852 in school fees is alleged to have been taken from the funds of the Kogi State Government during Bello’s tenure as governor.
Bello, however, vehemently denied these accusations yesterday, stating that he would not succumb to any attempts at manipulation to “come through the backdoor.” He clarified that the matter is already in court and expressed confidence in the legal process to establish the truth.
Mr. Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity at EFCC, confirmed the refund, stating, “The school has refunded $760,910 to this commission.” This reimbursement marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation, shedding light on the alleged misuse of government funds for personal expenses.
As the investigation progresses, stakeholders await further developments and anticipate a resolution to the allegations surrounding the alleged misappropriation of funds by former Governor Yahaya Bello.
