Nigerians React To EFCC's Freezing Of Fayose's account

Nigerians React To EFCC's Freezing Of Fayose's account

Concerned Nigerians have come out in response to the freezing of the personal account of controversial Governer, Ayo Fayose. 

The Governor is under investigation and his bank was given directive to freeze his account. The EFCC have said that the reason behind that is the finding that NSA funds of 1.2 billion dollars is in the account.

See what Fayose's cites Section 308 of the 1999 constitution, Fayose says he enjoys immunity as a sitting governor and urges the Federal Government to fight corruption within the demands of the law.

He further said:

I got wind of the fact that the EFCC had placed restriction order on my personal account and that of my associates. I came here today (Monday) and I have been able to see it. This action shows that this government has no respect for the constitution because I enjoy immunity under Section 308 of the constitution.

I support government fighting corruption, but it has to be within the ambit of the law. You can investigate me; it is their right, but they have to wait till 2018 because I will be done by then. They should not be in a hurry because I will personally come to them for investigation. 

I have become a public figure in this country that I don't have anywhere to run to. This rascality of the EFCC must stop. If they like, let them investigate the whole world. Is it because they are the sitting government now that nobody can ask them questions? 

We will take every legal procedure to get things right. I am not leaving this bank until they give me a statement of account. They must put it into writing because EFCC has no right under the law to freeze my account. They did not communicate with me. They want to destabilize the state, and we will use all legal means to make them obey the constitution. They can investigate me, but they can't coerce me.

See reactions:

An account can be blocked during investigation - EFCC

His account can be frozen - Itse Sagay

EFCC can freeze a governor's account during investigation - Chris Ngige

It's illegal - Mike Ozekhome

It's an abnormality - Afenifere

If the EFCC actually need a court order to freeze Fayose's account then freezing it without one is a foul.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 21, 2016

If they thought Fayose could talk plenty, we are about to witness daily rain. He will now open the tap and spit will flood our roads.

— Emeka. A. (@Emeks18) June 21, 2016

Every minute that goes by without Fayose challenging the freezing of his account in court tells you he knows what's up here.

— B. (@zebbook) June 21, 2016

Fayose oppose You people will mock him, FFK oppose, EFCC jail. How ever dey do it, free dem and drink your beer 😀😀 https://t.co/LoPGbHm0NH

— Etubom Ufok Abasi (@angeldemo__) June 21, 2016

Governor Fayose’s Bank Account Frozen Because It Contained ₦1.2billion NSA Funds, EFCC Sources reveal - https://t.co/gjeGVGFgTh

— Imbuya Media (@Imbuya_media) June 21, 2016