The Osun State Government has filed a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged freezing of its bank accounts, describing the action as unlawful and disruptive to government operations.

Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, said Governor Ademola Adeleke directed him to approach the Federal High Court after the EFCC reportedly issued a “Post No Debit” directive on the state’s accounts with First Bank.

Jimi-Bada argued that while the EFCC has powers to investigate financial transactions, it cannot freeze a state government’s accounts without a court order, warning that the restriction could affect governance and public service delivery.

Finance Commissioner Sola Ogungbile also alleged that police officers arrested some First Bank staff during the incident and denied claims that state funds were being used to finance Governor Adeleke’s re-election campaign.

The legal action follows earlier claims by Governor Adeleke that the planned account freeze was aimed at disrupting government activities ahead of the August 15 governorship election.