As preparation for the 2023 general elections draw closer, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Oyo State Accountant-General, Alhaji Gafar Bello for allegedly stealing a sum of nine billion naira (N9billion).
A credible source confirmed the money laundering to Sahara Reporters which Governor Seyi Makinde allegedly planned to use fornl his re-election bid in 2023.
Sahara Reporters gathered that N9billion was deducted from funds belonging to 33 local government areas in the state.
Alhaji Bello was arrested on Friday when EFCC got wind of the money laundering, the anti-graft agency said a sum of N9billion was found in the account of a yet-to-be-identified politician who was arrested along with the Accountant-General.
EFCC source claimed that the funds was lured through the Director of Treasury, Mr. Michael Ayanniyi who works in the office of the Accountant-General.
Ibadan Zonal Office of the EFCC confirmed the arrest of Accountant-General.
