Alleged Money Laundering: No Court Order Mandated AISA To Refund School Fees To EFCC — Witness 05.05.2026

During the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the 14th prosecution witness, Nicholas Ojehomon, an internal auditor with the American International School, Abuja (AISA), confirmed a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment that faulted the school's refund of $760,910.84 in school fees to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Under cross-examination, Ojehomon read from the Certified True Copy of the judgment in a case filed by Ali Bello against AISA, which declared that the school unlawfully and unilaterally granted the EFCC's request for a refund without a court order or agreement compliance. The court also issued a perpetual injunction restraining AISA from any such future refunds except by court order. The witness admitted the school was wrong to refund the fees without judicial authorization and confirmed Bello was not a signatory to the prepaid school fees agreement. Justice Maryann Anenih subsequently adjourned the trial to May 8, 2026.



















