EFCC freezes Akwa Ibom government accounts

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen the bank accounts of the Akwa Ibom state government.

This was disclosed by a top official of the government disclosed this on Wednesday.

The source revealed that  Udom Emmanuel, the governor, and accountant-general of the state were shocked by the development.

“The governor was shocked when he was briefed about the development,” the source said.

“He has demanded explanation from the EFCC. Our suspicion is that our big friend who just departed is behind the issue but we will fight this injustice.”

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The freezing of Akwa Ibom account is coming 24 hours after the commission blocked those of Benue government.