EFCC Suit Withdrawn: Adeleke Directs Osun Attorney-General to Drop Case After Tinubu’s Intervention

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to immediately withdraw the lawsuit filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The legal action, which challenged the anti-graft agency over the restriction and freezing of certain Osun State government accounts, was halted following a high-level intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Resolution Reached Through Presidential Intervention

According to official statements released by the Osun State Government, the decision to withdraw the suit stems from constructive dialogue aimed at preserving administrative stability and inter-governmental cooperation.

Governor Adeleke noted that President Tinubu’s mediation addressed the core grievances between the state executive and the federal law enforcement agency, rendering further court proceedings unnecessary.

Key details surrounding the withdrawal include:

• Directive Issued: The Attorney-General of Osun State has been instructed to file formal notice of discontinuance in court.
• Reason for Withdrawal: Successful presidential reconciliation and mutual assurances regarding state financial operations.
• Focus on Governance: The state administration reaffirmed its commitment to transparency while ensuring governance activities remain unhindered.

“Following the direct intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the issues surrounding the account restrictions have been amicably addressed. In the interest of administrative harmony and progress, I have directed the Attorney-General to withdraw the pending suit against the EFCC.” — Governor Ademola Adeleke

Maintaining Inter-Agency Harmony

The governor reiterated that Osun State remains supportive of anti-corruption frameworks and rule-of-law principles, emphasizing that collaboration between state authorities and federal agencies yields better outcomes for citizens than prolonged court battles.

With the lawsuit officially being retracted, normal administrative interactions and financial operations between the Osun State Government and relevant financial bodies are expected to proceed without friction.