The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lifts a restriction on bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government. Multiple outlets report that the accounts had been frozen prior to the August 15, 2026 governorship election, prompting controversy over the timing.
According to reporting cited by outlets, President Bola Tinubu intervenes and directs that the restriction be lifted. A senior media adviser to the president, Temitope Ajayi, is quoted as confirming the development. Coverage frames the action as a response to concerns that the freeze occurred close to the election date.
While the accounts agree on the key facts—an EFCC freeze, Tinubu’s order to lift it, and the election-related timing—details such as the precise chronology of when the restriction was imposed and how quickly it is removed are not fully elaborated across the sources.
