EFCC Freezes Osun State Government Account 10 Days to Governorship Election

• The EFCC has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account with First Bank just 10 days before the state’s governorship election, according to documents obtained by Vanguard.
• The development has sparked mixed political reactions, with some defending the move as a safeguard against misuse of public funds while others question its timing ahead of the election.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election.

According to Vanguard, documents obtained by the newspaper show that the anti-graft agency placed a restriction on the account, a development that has sparked fresh political tension ahead of the August 15 governorship poll.

The reported action has triggered widespread reactions online, with supporters and critics of the state government offering differing interpretations. While some believe the move is aimed at preventing public funds from being used for election-related activities, others have questioned the timing, describing it as politically motivated.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the EFCC nor the Osun State Government had issued an official statement addressing the reported account freeze.

Reactions

@RichardzEdy: “Serves him right. He said last month that he endorses Tinubu.”

@SarautaMaryam: “APC’s downfall will be televised on CNN. We shall all witness the day of Nigeria’s second independence.”

@CelebrityFSE: “Let’s not forget that the EFCC chairman is a pastor from RCG a ‘Church of Particular Concern’.”

@Bigsteppergv: “APC will still win this election whether legal or illegal.”

@tommy_kens: “The Fat fool is still Endorsing Tinubu for 2031, some people are too dull not to know when someone hates and want them out.”

@KunlePaul2: “So that the people’s money won’t be used for elections.. Its a welcome idea.”

@AbiolaTalks80: “This shows how desperate politicians can be in NIGERIA. If we all guess right, the ruling government at the centre is probably the architect of this nonsense. There’s no smoke without fire 🔥”

@Taizinn_: “This is what they want una to talk. Who told you say if Adelete wins Osun election, Tinubu go win there? Some of una too mumu. Adeleke was playing along! As EFCC don freeze, na APC go win Osun election. Una eyes go peel.”

@11thTycoon: “I love what the governor of Osun state is going through. When you support a criminal he shows you exactly what he’s made up of. He should enjoy it 😂🤣”

@MikaKim218523: “APC is at work Tinibu at it again. Do or die you must belong to APC.”

@KhayLfc: “I wonder why dem no want Adeleke run second term.”