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Unequivocal Action
EFCC declared that it had frozen the bank accounts of the Osun State Government on 5 August 2026 in the days leading to the state elections. The move was taken after the agency alleged that state officials diverted public funds and to prevent further misuse before the polls opened.
Investigation Context
The commission has been probing the handling of N11 billion since March 2026. During that period, it interrogated state officials as part of its ongoing investigation into possible mismanagement of public money.
Preventing Further Looting
EFCC said the accounts were sealed to stop additional looting before the election period. The freeze was a pre‑emptive measure designed to keep public funds from being diverted into private accounts as the state moved toward the polls.
Commission’s Rationale
In a statement posted on its official account, EFCC explained that the freeze marked a broader effort to curb corruption and protect taxpayers’ money. The agency asserted that the action was taken in anticipation of the election to avoid any further misuse of public resources.
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