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Osun State Government Rejects EFCC Claims Regarding N11 Billion Looting Allegations
Osun State officials have challenged the EFCC's decision to freeze state bank accounts, labeling the claims of financial impropriety as a politically motivated attempt to prevent worker welfare payments.
EFCC Explains Why Ekiti Accounts Remained Unaffected During Election
The EFCC clarified that it did not freeze Ekiti state government accounts because it lacked incriminating evidence, unlike its intervention in Osun state.
Atiku Abubakar labels freezing of Osun government accounts as a threat to democracy
Atiku Abubakar has criticized the EFCC's decision to freeze Osun State's accounts shortly before an election, calling it a dangerous weaponization of state power against the opposition.
Nigerian Press Roundup: Public Backlash Over Osun State Account Freeze
Newspapers cover the controversy surrounding the EFCC's freeze of Osun State's account, new WASSCE results, and a major security operation.
EFCC justifies freezing Osun State accounts over alleged N11 billion theft
The EFCC has defended its decision to freeze Osun State accounts, citing the need to prevent the theft of N11 billion in public funds rather than political interference.
Accord Party Urges Tinubu to Ensure Fair Osun Governorship Election After EFCC Account Freeze
The Accord party has accused the EFCC of political bias for freezing Osun State's accounts, urging President Tinubu to ensure a fair and interference-free 2026 gubernatorial election.
Osun APC Reports Alleged State-Funded Vote Buying to EFCC and ICPC
The APC in Osun State has urged anti-graft agencies to investigate Governor Ademola Adeleke over accusations that public funds are being used for vote-buying ahead of the 2026 election.
Accord Party claims EFCC froze Osun state funds to boost APC election prospects
The Accord Party alleges the EFCC illegally froze Osun State accounts to aid the APC in the upcoming August 15 gubernatorial election, prompting threats of legal action and calls for presidential intervention.
Osun APC Reports Alleged State-Funded Vote Buying to EFCC and ICPC
The APC in Osun State has petitioned anti-graft agencies, alleging that Governor Adeleke is using public funds for vote-buying, a claim the state government has rejected as a routine palliative initiative for civil servants.
Osun State Attorney-General Challenges EFCC’s Authority to Block Statutory Accounts
Osun State Attorney-General Oluwole Jimi-Bada argues that the EFCC lacks the legal authority to freeze state statutory accounts, prompting the government to seek a court-ordered interpretation.