EFCC Freezes Akwa-Ibom State Government Bank Accounts

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen Akwa Ibom State bank accounts TheCable reports.

The state commissioner for information, Charles Udoh also confirmed the development stating that state authorities only became aware of the happening today.

According to a source within the government, the governor, and accountant-general of the state were shocked by the development.

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

Naija News learnt there were no prior indications from the anti-graft agency, this is however coming a day after the account of Benue state government was frozen by EFCC.