BREAKING: Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Freezes State Accounts, Details Emerge
- Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi state has implemented a financial lockdown in the state
- Governor Bello on Thursday, November 23, halted transactions from government accounts in Kogi state
- The commissioner for finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, confirmed the development in a statement issued to newmne on Thursdday, in Lokoja
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
Kogi state, Lokoja - In a surprising move, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state on Thursday, November 23, directed the freezing of all the state and local governments’ accounts with immediate effect.
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Kogi state accounts freezed by Governor Bello
The commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, confirmed the order through a statement issued and signed on Thursday, in Lokoja, the state capital, The Nation reported.
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According to the statement, "No imprest or any form of payment should be made to anyone from government account henceforth," Vanguard report added.
The statement reads:
“Standing Orders and Investment Instructions are hereby cancelled forthwith.
”All Kogi State and Local Government Accounts are hereby FROZEN with effect from today, Thursday 22nd November 2003.”
The Punch reported that the decision may be connected with the governor’s concerns regarding the performances of some members of his cabinet.
Gov-elect, Ododo kneels for Yahaya Bello
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the social media on Friday, November 17, was agog with mixed reactions following a scenario that transpired during the presentation of a certificate of return to Kogi state governor-elect Usman Ododo.
In a viral video, the Ododo was seen to have been presented with the certificate by INEC.
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