Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has advised the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Ortom gave the advise at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Regional Headquater in Makurdi during the thanksgiving service organized by his former appointees on Sunday to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary.
He said it was improper for the former governor to go into hiding when called upon by the anti graft agency to clarify issues bordering on his tenure as governor.
He noted that the act of evading the invitation of the anti graft agency and trying to flee would bring shame and disgrace to former governors.
Ortom said, “let me use this opportunity to advise my younger brother and friend, former governor Yahaya Bello not to disgrace former governors.
“If you are called to come and account for your stewardship by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, go there.
“You do not need to hide from EFCC, you do not need to resist arrest or anything. Go there and explain. EFCC are human beings who are doing their work.
“If they are making inquiries, the laws are there. I have tried to get him on phone, I could not, I tried those around him, I could not. I want him to note, wherever he is, if he can hear me from there, he should go before the EFCC.”
The former governor who lauded his former appointees for celebrating him at 63 said “I did not know that I am still being appreciated after leaving office. This gesture may make me come out of my hibernation.”
He said it was improper for the former governor to go into hiding when called upon by the anti graft agency to clarify issues bordering on his tenure as governor.
He noted that the act of evading the invitation of the anti graft agency and trying to flee would bring shame and disgrace to former governors.
