Tinubu Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Accounts

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to approach the court and vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government, citing concerns over the timing of the action ahead of the state’s governorship election.

In a statement issued by the State House on Thursday, the President said he was informed that the EFCC obtained a court order on August 5, 2026, to freeze the accounts of the Osun State Government.

Tinubu said he was not embarrassed by the commission’s exercise of its mandate, which was backed by a court order, but expressed concern over the timing of the action.

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The President maintained that anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies must be allowed to operate independently, professionally and without fear, favour or political interference.

He said he had deliberately refrained from directing or interfering in the operational activities of the EFCC or other investigative and prosecutorial agencies because strong institutions were essential to democratic governance and the rule of law.

Tinubu noted that he had not been fully briefed on the facts that informed the EFCC’s decision to seek the court order but said he was concerned that the timing could create the impression that the agency was being used to influence the electoral process.

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“Osun State is only a few days away from its gubernatorial election. Therefore, nothing ought to be done to give an impression that the EFCC or indeed any other agency of the Federal Government is being used to interfere with the election,” the President said.

He said the directive was issued in the overriding public interest of preserving confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process and ensuring the integrity, credibility and fairness of the election.

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“Accordingly, I have directed the EFCC to immediately proceed to the court to vacate the order and discontinue whatever action it has instituted against the Osun State Government in this regard,” Tinubu stated.

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