NBA criticizes EFCC over Osun account freeze as Adeyemi rejects Reps probe
The Nigerian Bar Association has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for freezing the Osun State Government’s bank account, calling the action unconstitutional without proper legal procedures. The EFCC, however, maintains that the freeze was necessary to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds during ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, Adeniyi Adeyemi, the purported Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, has refused a closed-door interrogation by the House of Representatives. In other developments, the Nigerian Army declared two ISWAP leaders wanted, and Orji Kalu stated he would leave the APC if Bola Tinubu ever disrespects Catholic bishops.
What we know
- The Nigerian Bar Association says the EFCC lacks constitutional authority to freeze Osun State’s accounts without due legal process.
- The EFCC claims the account freeze was to prevent the alleged diversion of about ₦11bn in public funds during investigations.
- Adeniyi Adeyemi has rejected a private interrogation by the House of Representatives, demanding a public hearing instead.
- The Nigerian Army has declared two senior ISWAP leaders wanted after identifying them through technical devices.
- Orji Kalu has pledged to quit the APC if Bola Tinubu ever disrespects Catholic bishops or the opposition.
