The account restriction comes hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the anti-graft agency planned to freeze the state's accounts ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

According to the EFCC, the action forms part of its ongoing investigation activities.

Civil society and pro-democracy groups in Ogun State have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of undermining democracy and “acting as a tool against…

EFCC on Wednesday night defended its decision to freeze the Osun State Government's bank accounts