Accord Party urges EFCC chair to resign after Osun account freeze
The Accord Party has called for the resignation of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede following the freezing of Osun State Government’s bank accounts. The party praised President Bola Tinubu for intervening and directing the unfreezing of the accounts. Chief Maxwell Mgbudem, the party’s national chairman, voiced these demands at a press conference in Abuja. The party also urged security agencies and electoral bodies to act impartially ahead of the upcoming Osun governorship election.
What we know
- Accord Party commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering the unfreezing of Osun State Government’s accounts.
- The party demanded the immediate resignation of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, alleging partisanship in Osun politics.
- Chief Maxwell Mgbudem stated that the EFCC’s actions embarrassed the President and called for Tinubu to sack Olukoyede if he does not resign.
- The party urged security agencies, INEC, and other institutions to remain impartial and ensure a credible election in Osun.
- Mgbudem also appealed for the release of 60 detained Accord members and encouraged Osun residents to participate in the upcoming election.
