At the time, he cited judicial precedents to argue that anti-graft agencies could investigate public officers and private individuals suspected of diverting state funds. His argument therefore represents a continuation of an established legal position rather than an entirely new interpretation prompted by the current Osun political contest. These questions matter because public funds are ultimately resources belonging to citizens. An effective anti-corruption institution must therefore be strong enough to investigate public officials but sufficiently accountable to prevent arbitrary action. Femi Falana SAN says the EFCC has legal authority to investigate state funds, as controversy over Osun accounts and alleged financial irregularities intensifies ahead of the 2026 governorship election.