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EFCC unfreezes Osun Govt accounts after Tinubu’s directive

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has lifted the restriction on the bank accounts of the Osun State Government. The accounts were frozen before the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state. According to Premium Times, a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, confirmed that the accounts […] EFCC unfreezes Osun Govt accounts…

EFCC unfreezes Osun Govt accounts after Tinubu’s directive

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 The accounts are now operational, and Governor Adeleke has withdrawn the suit against EFCC.

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