These are not the best of times for Governor Ademola Adeleke and officials of Osun State government as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen the government account.

The account, domiciled with First Bank and reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency.

A source close to the governor confirmed the development, saying:

“I can confirm that the state government account has been frozen by the EFCC. It is no longer an allegation. The governor will address the press shortly to update the public on the situation.”

The development comes just 10 days before the August 15 governorship election in the state.

Governor Adeleke had earlier alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze the accounts of the Osun State Government and those of top government officials.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the reported action as an attempt to cripple government operations ahead of the governorship election.

Adeleke maintained that there was no legal basis for freezing the state’s accounts, arguing that the EFCC lacks the statutory authority to take such action.