Osun Election: Makinde Condemns EFCC Account Freeze, Warns Against Political Use of Institutions

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for freezing the Osun State government's account. Makinde alleges this action is part of a deliberate pattern to destabilize governance in states controlled by the opposition. He issued a warning against the political weaponization of federal institutions.

In a statement posted on his official X account, Makinde expressed his disapproval of the EFCC's move. He suggested that such actions are intended to interfere with the smooth functioning of opposition-led state governments. The governor's remarks highlight growing tensions between state and federal authorities, particularly concerning the use of financial regulatory bodies for political ends.

Makinde's condemnation points to a broader concern about the independence and impartiality of federal institutions. He implied that the EFCC's account freeze was not an isolated incident but a calculated move within a larger political strategy. The governor's warning serves as a public caution against the perceived misuse of state power to undermine political opponents.

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Osun State Government’s account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that the action was part of a pattern of using federal institutions to disrupt governance in opposition-controlled states.