Tinubu Action against EFCC over Osun an Afterthought, States Reps Minority Caucus
Juliet Akoje In Abuja. The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, has accused President Bola Tinubu of issuing what it described as a “panicky and belated afterthought” directive to
The House of Representatives' Minority Caucus has criticized President Bola Tinubu for what it claims is a "panicky and belated afterthought" directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the freezing of Osun State's accounts. The lawmakers argue that this move appears to be a deliberate attempt to intimidate the Osun State Government ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election.
According to the Minority Caucus, Tinubu's directive to the EFCC to withdraw its order freezing the state's accounts came only after facing widespread public backlash. The Caucus maintains that the decision was driven by the "massive public outcry" rather than a genuine commitment to the rule of law. The Minority Caucus highlighted a statement attributed to EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, who claimed on national television that the freezing of Osun State's accounts was done "without a valid court order."
However, they question the existence of such an order and whether President Tinubu was aware of the conflicting statements and actions by officials within his administration. They also raise concerns about the president's control over what they describe as an "army of sycophants" who seem to act without regard for public opinion.
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