Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of plotting to freeze the state government’s bank accounts ahead of the August 15 governorship election, according to the Osun State Official Website.
The governor’s office published the allegation on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, warning that such a move would disrupt state operations. The statement, also reported by Daily Post Nigeria and TheNiche, did not provide evidence or a timeline for the alleged plot, but framed it as a politically motivated action tied to the upcoming vote.
Adeleke’s claim comes just ten days before Osun voters head to the polls. The governor did not specify which accounts might be targeted or what steps his administration would take in response. The EFCC has not yet issued a public reply to the allegation, based on the material available.
The accusation adds to existing tensions around the election, which follows a contentious political period in the state. Adeleke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, is seeking re-election against a field that includes candidates from the All Progressives Congress and other parties.
Neither the EFCC nor the state government has released further details beyond the governor’s statement. The next development to watch is whether the anti-graft agency responds publicly, and whether any court action or account freeze materializes before the election date.
