By Osaretin Osadebamwen
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state Attorney‑General to challenge in court the freezing of a government account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The governor issued the directive after the anti‑graft agency restricted an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank. Addressing journalists at the Government House in Osogbo, Adeleke described the action as a violation of the rule of law and demanded an explanation from EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede.
He urged Nigerians and residents of Osun to pay close attention to the development, stressing that it was a matter of public concern. “All I ask is for the EFCC chairman to explain to the good people of Osun State and Nigerians in general why he froze the Osun State Government account and provide evidence to support whatever reason he presents. This and other actions being taken against Osun State are turning our democracy into a huge joke,” Adeleke said.
The governor confirmed that he had instructed the Attorney‑General to file a suit at the Federal High Court in Osogbo to contest the EFCC’s decision.
The EFCC had earlier placed the account, reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, under a “Post No Debit” restriction. As of the time of filing this report, the commission had not publicly stated the reason for the action.
