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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election, according to reports from Daily Post.
The account, said to be used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on a “Post No Debit” restriction by the anti-graft agency.
The development came shortly after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze state government accounts and those of top officials ahead of the August 15 election. The state government described the action as an attempt to disrupt government operations.
Key Points:
The account freeze could disrupt the payment of workers’ salaries and government operations.
Adeleke had earlier alleged the EFCC was planning such action before the election.
The EFCC has not yet issued an official statement on the development.
The move could heighten political tensions in Osun ahead of the gubernatorial poll.
The state government insists the EFCC lacks statutory authority to freeze a state government’s account.
The account freeze adds to the pre-election tension in Osun, and the EFCC’s response will be closely watched.
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