The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just ten days before the state’s governorship election.
According to documents obtained by OBSERVERS TIMES , the account—which is reportedly used for the payment of civil servants’ salaries—was placed on a “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency.
The development comes hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was plotting to freeze the state’s accounts and those of top government officials.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the move as an attempt to “cripple government activities” ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Adeleke maintained that there was no legal basis for the action, arguing that the EFCC lacks the statutory powers to freeze a state government’s account.
A government house source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the development.
“I can confirm that the state government account has been frozen by the EFCC. It is no longer an allegation. The governor will address the press shortly to update the public on the situation,” the source said.
At press time, the EFCC had not issued an official statement regarding the development, and the reason for the account restriction remains unclear.
