By Ephraim Oseji

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain and former Delta State gubernatorial aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has urged embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to submit himself before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and defend himself against allegations of money laundering.

Recall that officers of the Nigeria Police Force and some armed men dressed in black with the inscription “Special Forces”, were alleged to have prevented the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from arresting the former governor at his Abuja residence.

EFCC operatives had stormed Bello’s home on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, at about 9:30 am on Wednesday but they were prevented by some policemen and other armed men guarding the ex-governor from entering the house.

Reacting to the former governor’s escape from being arrested, Onuesoke appealed to him to submit himself for investigation if he is innocent. Onuesoke who spoke to newsmen at Asaba International Airport, Asaba, Delta State on arrival from Lagos urged him to emulate former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose and others who honoured EFCC invitations.

“Why is he running? He should submit himself for investigation if his cupboard is so clean. He should have emulated people like former Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayo Fayose who honoured EFCC invitation as soon as he left government. It is a very simple thing. You have been invited by EFCC, you should go and explain yourself. He is not above the law. He is like any other Nigerians,” he stated.

The chieftain condemned the action of the police officers who prevented the anti-graft agency from arresting the suspect, just as he advised that police officers from the private residence of Mr Bello should be withdrawn without any delay and have them charged for obstruction of justice.