I’m sure Oyetola asked EFCC to freeze Osun account – Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, was responsible for the freezing of the state government’s accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Adeleke made the allegation on Tuesday during the Arise Town Hall for governorship candidates ahead of the August 15 election, accusing Oyetola of invoking the name of President Bola Tinubu and using federal institutions to put pressure on his administration.
The governor claimed that Oyetola, now the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, had been making demands while allegedly telling government agencies that the President had instructed them to take action.
“I am sure he (Oyetola) told EFCC to freeze our account, that Mr. President said it should be frozen,” Adeleke said.
According to him, the situation changed after President Tinubu personally reached out to him and expressed concern over the development.
“So, when Mr President called, a lot of people were shocked. Because when Mr President called, he said he was embarrassed. He said it is not acceptable because I told him, the President, that he would not want democracy to go down; he wants a free and fair election,” Adeleke said.
The governor also accused Oyetola of using his relationship with the President to advance political interests in Osun State, alleging that his predecessor was still bitter over the outcome of the 2022 governorship election.
“Oyetola is feeling that pain of defeat. He is only using the President to vow that he will destroy Osun State. He is using federal might,” the governor alleged.
Adeleke and Oyetola have remained political opponents since the 2022 Osun governorship election, which Adeleke won after defeating the then-incumbent governor.
The Osun governor is seeking re-election for another four-year term in office.
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