The Benue State Government has
confirmed the freezing of its account by the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFFC.
Confirming the development,
Terver Akase, the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Samuel
Ortom, said it was true that the state government’s account was frozen by the
EFCC.
Recall that we had earlier on
Wednesday that the state government’s account has been frozen by the anti-graft
agency.
Akase said the action of the EFCC
was already having impact on the running of the government of Benue state,
adding the salaries of civil servants and pensions have been affected.
He said “Yes, it is
true that accounts of the Benue State Government have been frozen by EFCC.
“It is part of the political
witch-hunt against Governor Samuel Ortom. The action of EFCC is already having
negative impact on the running of government in Benue State. It is a move that
will affect salaries, pensions and other sundry payments.”
The Governor’s aide maintained that
up till press time the anti-graft agency has not come up with a reason for
carrying out the action.
He said, “The question we are
asking is; why did EFCC not investigate the Governor’s security votes when he
was still a member of APC? Why start the investigation now?
“EFCC should not allow itself to
be used as an attack dog unleashed against perceived political opponents.
“Let the Federal Government tell
us how much it has spent on prosecuting the fight against Boko Haram and how
much it spent on the other operations such as Python Dance, Crocodile Smile and
Whirl Stroke.
“Benue has suffered heavy attacks
by Fulani herdsmen since the beginning of the year. Within the period, the
State Government has spent a lot to legitimately support security agencies to
protect the people of the state. Governor Ortom has not diverted funds. He runs
a transparent administration.
“We welcome the investigation,
but as I said earlier, it should start from the Presidency and go across the 36
states. Benue should not be singled out for victimization, intimidation and
harassment as the Federal Government with its agencies is currently doing.”
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