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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n“It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission obtained a court order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government,” Tinubu said. He added that while he respected the agency’s powers, he was “deeply embarrassed” by the timing of the action because it could erode public trust in the credibility and fairness of the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President directed the anti-graft agency to immediately approach the court to vacate the order and discontinue the action against the state government, describing the move as necessary to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The account freeze followed an EFCC investigation into allegations of financial irregularities involving the Osun State Government. State officials denied any wrongdoing, insisting the accusations were unfounded and arguing that the commission’s action could disrupt governance and the delivery of public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration has challenged the EFCC’s action in court, filing a lawsuit against the commission and seeking damages over what it describes as an unlawful freezing of the state’s accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dispute has intensified political tensions in Osun, where voters are preparing to elect their next governor. The state’s elections have historically attracted national attention because of their competitive nature and the influence they often have on Nigeria’s broader political landscape. Observers say actions by federal institutions during election periods are routinely scrutinized for signs of political interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in 2003, the EFCC is Nigeria’s leading anti corruption agency, responsible for investigating financial crimes, money laundering and public-sector corruption. While it has prosecuted numerous high-profile cases, its operations have occasionally sparked legal and political debates, particularly when investigations involve elected officials during politically sensitive periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was not immediately clear when the court would hear the EFCC’s application to lift the freeze. 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