The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly placed a “Post No Debit” restriction on an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just 10 days before the August 15 governorship election.

The affected account is said to be used for the payment of workers’ salaries.

The development came shortly after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the anti-graft agency was planning to freeze the state’s accounts and those of some top government officials. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the move as an attempt to cripple government activities ahead of the election, insisting that the EFCC has no legal authority to freeze the state’s accounts.

A source close to the governor confirmed that the account had already been frozen.

“I can confirm that the state government account has been frozen by the EFCC. It is no longer an allegation. The governor will address the press shortly to update the public on the situation,” the source said.

As of the time of filing the report, the EFCC had not issued an official statement on the development, and the reason for the restriction remained unclear.