33 Ex-Governors Like Yahaya Bello Prosecuted For Corruption By EFCC (Full List)

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), five months after it was initially issued.

Bello, who had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April after evading multiple invitations, now faces a 19-count charge related to alleged money laundering of ₦80.2 billion.

In April, the EFCC attempted to arrest Bello at his residence in Abuja but failed, which led to his official designation as a wanted individual.

Despite reports on Wednesday that Bello had presented himself, the EFCC clarified that he is not in their custody, raising questions about his current status.

Bello is among 34 former governors facing prosecution by the EFCC for various corruption charges, with some cases still ongoing while others have been dismissed.

Six of these former governors have already been convicted.

Here is the list of former governors and the charges they faced:

Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto: 1999 – 2007) – 25-count charge of criminal breach of trust and diversion of public funds, ₦4.6 billion.

Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara: 2011 – 2019) – 12-count charge of mismanagement of public funds, ₦10 billion.

Gabriel Suswam (Benue 2007 – 2015) – 11-count charge of money laundering, ₦3.1 billion.

Murtala Nyako (Adamawa 2007 – 2014) – 37-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office, and money laundering, ₦29 billion.

Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa 2007 – 2011) – 42-count charge of stealing state funds, ₦19.2 billion.

Sule Lamido (Jigawa 2007 – 2015) – 37 amended charges of money laundering, ₦1.35 billion.

Ayo Fayose (Ekiti 2003 – 2006; 2014 – 2018) – Fraud and money laundering, ₦6.9 billion.

Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu 1999 – 2007) – Money laundering from state treasury, ₦5.3 billion.

Sullivan Chime (Enugu 2007 – 2015) – Charged for the role in spending campaign funds, ₦23 billion.
Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa 1999 – 2007) – 149-count charge of fraud, ₦15 billion.

Danjuma Goje (Gombe 2003 – 2011) – Diversion of state funds, ₦25 billion.
Peter Odili (Rivers 1999 – 2007) – Diversion of state funds, ₦100 billion.

Abubakar Audu (Kogi 1999 – 2003) – 36-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds, ₦10 billion.

Gbenga Daniel (Ogun 2003 – 2011) – 38-count charge of stealing public funds, bribery, and false declaration of assets, ₦211 million.

Saminu Turaki (Jigawa 1999 – 2007) – 32-count charge of corruption and money laundering, ₦36 billion.

Rochas Okorocha (Imo 2011 – 2019) – 17-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, and money laundering, ₦3 billion.

Ikedi Ohakim (Imo 2007 – 2011) – Prosecuted for making a $2 million land purchase, $2 million.

Jonah Jang (Plateau 2007 – 2015) – Criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of state funds, ₦6.3 billion.

Usman Dakingari (Kebbi 2007 – 2015) – 13-count charge of conspiracy and money laundering, ₦450 million.

Mukhtar Ramalan Yero (Kaduna 2012 – 2015) – Illegal disbursement of campaign funds, ₦750 million.

Ibrahim Shema (Katsina 2007 – 2015) – 22-count charge of criminal breach of trust, forgery, and abuse of office, ₦11 billion.

Rashidi Ladoja (Oyo 2003 – 2006; 2006 – 2007) – Fraud, ₦4.6 billion.

Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo 2007 – 2011) – 11-count charge of criminal conspiracy and fraudulent practices, ₦11.5 billion.
Aliyu Akwe-Doma (Nasarawa 2007 – 2011) – 10-count charge of financial crimes, ₦8 billion.

James Ngilari (Adamawa 2007 – 2008) – Violation of procurement laws in awarding a contract, ₦167 million.

Willie Obiano (Anambra 2014 – 2022) – Nine-count charge of money laundering, diversion of funds, stealing, and corruption, ₦4 billion.

Joshua Dariye (Plateau 1999 – 2004; 2004 – 2006) – Misappropriation of public funds, ₦1.1 billion.

Jolly Nyame (Taraba 1999 – 2007) – Abuse of office and diversion of public funds, ₦1.64 billion.

Lucky Igbinedion (Edo 1999 – 2007) – Embezzlement of state funds, ₦2.9 billion.

James Ibori (Delta 1999 – 2007) – Money laundering and related offences, £50 million.

Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (Bayelsa 1999 – 2005) – Money laundering and corruption offences, over $30 million.

Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia 1999 – 2007) – 36-count charge including diversion of public funds, ₦7.1 billion.

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Yahaya Bello (Kogi 2016-2024) – 19-count charge of alleged money laundering, ₦80.2 billion.