Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to freeze the bank accounts of the state government and some top government officials ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Osogbo by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.
According to the statement, the governor claimed the anti-graft agency had concluded plans to freeze the accounts of the Osun State Government as well as those of key government functionaries.
Adeleke described the alleged move as an attempt to cripple government activities before the election, warning that such an action would amount to “the height of lawlessness.”
He argued that there is no legal basis for freezing the accounts of a state government, insisting that the EFCC lacks the constitutional authority to take such action.
The governor further alleged that the reported plan was politically motivated and intended to disrupt governance in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship poll.
“The plot to freeze the state government accounts is meant to paralyze government activities ahead of the August 15 governorship election,” the statement read.
Adeleke maintained that his administration has continued to operate within the confines of the law and vowed to resist any attempt to undermine the smooth running of government in the state.
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not issued an official response to the allegations….See More