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President Tinubu Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Osun State Accounts
President Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to lift the freeze on Osun State's government accounts, citing concerns that the timing of the action could undermine the credibility of the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Adeleke Warns Voters Against Returning APC to Power in Osun
Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged Osun State residents to vote in the August 15 election to prevent the APC from returning the state to a period of economic hardship.
Tinubu instructs EFCC to release Osun State government funds
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to unfreeze the Osun State government's bank account following public outcry over the timing of the agency's action.
Governor Adeleke Levels New Accusations Against APC Regarding Osun Election
Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the APC of punishing Osun residents for their 2022 vote, vowing that the August 15 gubernatorial election will serve as a strong message to the party.
Governor Adeleke Says August 15 Election Is a Message to the APC
Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged Osun State residents to view the August 15 election as a way to reject political intimidation from the APC and affirm their democratic rights.
Osun Government and APC Clash Over EFCC Investigation
The Osun State government and the local APC branch are at odds regarding an EFCC probe, with both sides trading accusations of financial misconduct and political bias.
Osun State Government Denies EFCC Corruption Claims and Alleges Political Harassment
The Osun State Government has rejected accusations from the EFCC regarding the looting of N11 billion, characterizing the claims as politically motivated harassment intended to block worker payments.
Atiku Abubakar Critiques EFCC Action in Osun, Citing Political Bias
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that using state institutions for political maneuvering, such as the recent EFCC account freeze in Osun State, undermines democratic stability and public trust.
EFCC Defends Authority to Temporarily Block Bank Accounts Without Judicial Orders
The EFCC maintains that it can legally place a 72-hour hold on bank accounts without a court order, citing specific statutory provisions to justify its recent action against an Osun State Government account.
Osun State Refutes EFCC Allegations Regarding Frozen Accounts
Osun State officials are challenging the EFCC’s freezing of government accounts, claiming the move was politically motivated by former governor Adegboyega Oyetola to block worker palliatives.