- As the uproar surrounding arrest continues to gather momentum, Destiny Etiko has been unwillingly thrust into the center of the storm.
- The reactions sparked by resurfaced photo have been relentless, with countless individuals insinuating connections between the movie star and the embattled politician
The internet has become a breeding ground for unrestrained speculations after a photo of Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, linking up with former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello resurfaced, quickly going viral.
WITHIN NIGERIA recalls reporting that Yahaya Bello, the embattled former governor of Kogi State, was arrested by the EFCC on Tuesday, November 26, at precisely 12:54 pm in Abuja.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest, stating that Bello had been on the commission’s radar since April when he was declared wanted over an alleged N80.2 billion money laundering case. Now in custody, Bello faces intense legal battles as court proceedings against him unfold.
However, the arrest has unleashed a storm far beyond the courtroom. Amid the uproar, a seemingly forgotten photograph from 2021 has resurfaced online.
The image captures a moment when Destiny Etiko visited Yahaya Bello at the State House during his tenure as Kogi state governor house during his tenure as governor. What might have once been dismissed as an innocuous visit has now been thrust into the center of fiery speculations and wild accusations.
Social media users have wasted no time weaving elaborate narratives around the throwback image. Critics and gossipmongers alike have begun drawing controversial parallels between Bello’s alleged financial misdeeds and Etiko’s visit, with many insinuating a deeper, hidden connection between the two.
Allegations have emerged, suggesting that the actress may have benefited from Bello’s alleged mismanagement of state funds.
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In related news, outspoken social media critic VeryDarkMan recently threw down the gauntlet to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanded more transparency regarding Yahaya Bello’s arrest.
Questioning the authenticity of the arrest, VeryDarkMan called on the EFCC to dispel doubts by releasing Bello’s mugshot and posting a photograph of the former governor holding the customary placard on their official site