By Abigail David
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to freeze the state government’s bank accounts ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. According to the statement, Adeleke said he received what he described as credible reports that the anti-graft agency intended to freeze all Osun State Government accounts, as well as the accounts of top government officials.
The governor claimed that such a move, if carried out, would disrupt government activities in the days leading up to the election. He also argued that there was no legal basis for freezing the state’s accounts, maintaining that the EFCC lacks the authority to take such action against a state government.
The allegation comes as Osun prepares for the August 15 governorship election, where Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, is seeking re-election against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not responded to the governor’s claims.
