The Osun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwole Jimi-Bada, SAN, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lacks the legal authority to freeze the state’s statutory account. He spoke in reaction to the reported freezing of the government’s statutory account domiciled with First Bank by the anti-graft agency. “Let me state respectfully that the government of Osun State recognises and respects the statutory mandate of the EFCC and all lawful institutions of government. Jimi-Bada explained that funds in the statutory account were meant for essential government obligations, including payment of salaries, pensions, healthcare, education, security and other public services. Also Read“The statutory account of Osun State contains public funds meant for governance, salaries, pension, healthcare, education, security and other essential obligations to the people.