Gov Okpebholo orders immediate freeze to all Edo state accounts

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued an order to freeze all state-owned bank accounts effective immediately and until further notice.

The directive, announced on Thursday, is aimed at tightening financial control within the state.

In a statement released by Mr. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Okpebholo emphasized strict compliance, instructing commercial banks, along with the heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, to adhere to the order without delay.

The governor warned that anyone failing to comply would face severe consequences.

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“All bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out of the confers of Government until there is a further notice.

“Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies must comply with this order and ensure that there is a full compliance without any further delays.

“After the necessary investigations and reconciliations, the Governor will do the needful and decide on the way forward. For now, this order stands,” the statement read.