Osun: EFCC doesn’t need to consult anyone before freezing suspicious account – Tietie
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Legal practitioner Frank Tietie stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not required to consult anyone before freezing accounts suspected of illegal activities. His comments came during a live interview on Arise Television, following the EFCC's recent freezing of the Osun state government's account just days before the governorship election. Tietie emphasized that the EFCC's actions are within its legal rights, citing relevant court decisions and provisions from the EFCC Act and the Money Laundering Act. He argued that hindering the EFCC's operations could obstruct justice, especially in cases involving potential terrorist financing. Tietie asserted that the commission should not be deterred from exercising its powers due to the electoral context, labeling any reluctance as unpatriotic and negligent.
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