EFCC unfreezes Osun govt accounts after Tinubu’s directive
The account restriction had drawn public criticism, with many describing the EFCC action as politically motivated and an attempt to weaken and discredit Osun Governor Adeleke ahead of the election. The post EFCC unfreezes Osun govt accounts after Tinubu’s directive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lifted the restriction on the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, as directed by President Bola Tinubu. The accounts had been frozen just before the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state, drawing criticism from Nigerians who viewed the move as oppressive due to Governor Ademola Adeleke not being a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, confirmed that the restriction had been removed, stating that EFCC cannot ignore the presidential order. The accounts are now operational, and Governor Adeleke has withdrawn the suit against EFCC.
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