The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to the claim that the Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose cannot be investigated due to the immunity he currently enjoys.
"We can freeze any suspicious account" - EFCC
The EFCC has reacted to the claim that Ayo Fayose cannot be investigated due to the immunity he currently enjoys as a sitting governor.
Recommended articles
The commission said that the immunity being enjoyed by any governor does not prevent the commission from investigating suspicious movements of money into his accounts.
Speaking with Vanguard, Spokesman for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren stated that the anti-graft agency has the right to investigate any governor whose account is being used to move funds.
He said: “Immunity does not prevent EFCC from investigating suspicious accounts of those enjoying immunity and Fayose cannot be an exception," he said.
ADVERTISEMENT
A source told Daily Trust that Fayose's Zenith bankaccount was frozen on orders by the EFCC when attempts to make withdrawals with his cheque failed.
Fayose, while reacting to the incident, described the action of the anti-graft agency as criminal and illegal adding that Section 308 of the 1999 constitution gives him immunity as a sitting Governor.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
18,050 adults, 795 children infected with HIV/AIDS, on treatment in Borno – BOSACA
Kwara Govt warns citizens against roadside selling, indiscriminate dumping of refuse
You’re free to contest for Edo governor — Obaseki tells Shaibu
PDP's candidate determination is solely the party's right – Obaseki
CAN prays for success of Tinubu's 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope
MC Oluomo secures second term as NURTW Lagos Chairman
Sarkin Fulani of Kwara sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping
We'd soon settle who owns Lagos – Erelu Kuti IV
Ondo State government dispels signature forgery allegations against Akeredolu
Pulse Sports
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Track legend signs mouthwatering deal with luxurious wristwatch brand
Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman reportedly bags $20,000,000 endorsement deal
She needs a break - Super Falcons coach explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from team
Sergio Ramos makes Champions League history 31 years after Daniel Amokachi
Thiago Silva recalls TB fright ahead of Chelsea debut
ADVERTISEMENT
![Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. [Punch]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. [Punch]")