Osun account freeze: No court order was served, says state counsel

Osun State counsel insists no court order was served for the Osun account freeze, challenging the EFCC’s action amid legal debate.

A Federal High Court judge ordered that the freeze on the three accounts should remain in place till the conclusion of EFCC’s investigations.

By Innocent Anaba The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International Nigeria have defended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its decision to restrict accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying protection of public funds should take precedence where