A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Usman Okai Austin in Kogi State, has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for placing former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on the Interpol watchlist.

Okai, the PDP candidate for the Dekina/Bassa Federal House of Representatives election in 2023, shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng over the weekend.

He believes that this move will help restore hope for justice in light of the alleged wrongdoing.

The EFCC recently requested Interpol in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria to add Bello to their watchlist. This decision was made based on credible intelligence indicating that the former governor intends to flee Nigeria.

Currently, Egypt, Libya, and Sudan are among the countries where Bello is on the watchlist.

He stated thus: "The decision to put Bello on Interpol watch has been met with approval from many who have been seeking accountability and justice. The call for collaboration among security agencies underscores the need for a coordinated effort to ensure that Bello is held accountable for any alleged misconduct.

"As the EFCC continues its pursuit of justice, the eyes of the public will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and whether Bello will face consequences for his actions."