According to the governor, although every government should be subject to scrutiny, anti-corruption agencies must not be used to selectively target states or public officials for political reasons.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using federal institutions to target opposition-controlled states, alleging that the freezing of an official Osun State Government account was an attempt to influence the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
Makinde made the allegation on Thursday in a statement posted on his X account, where he condemned what he described as the increasing use of federal institutions to interfere in the affairs of opposition-controlled states. He warned that such actions could weaken public confidence in democratic institutions.
According to the governor, although every government should be subject to scrutiny, anti-corruption agencies must not be used to selectively target states or public officials for political reasons.
"The increasing use of federal institutions to disrupt governance in opposition states in Nigeria is condemnable,” Makinde said.
