Tension Rises As Ondo Acting Governor Freezes Local Government Accounts

SHUKROH BUSARI

The acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the freezing the accounts of the Local Government Areas in the State till further notice. 

P.M.EXPRESS reports that it was disclosed by the Acting Governor, who informed the members of the public and the citizens about the action.

It was also reported that this caused tension among the newly appointed caretaker chairmen in the 18 Local Government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

They were also directed not to open new accounts. A letter to the Local Council read;

“Distinguished HOLGAs, Your Excellency the acting governor of Ondo state had directed that all spending/expenditure from local government accounts should be suspended, no signing of cheques, no change of signatories, no withdrawal of any sort until further directive. Please adhere strictly to instruction and be guided.”

Hence, this tension turned into something worrisome when some caretakers confirmed the report under anonymity about the new development.

This was reported to the publication that Aiyedatiwa made the move to assert authority in line with his vision as well as cut a niche for himself.

The chairman said,

“Yes, he has blocked the account of the Local Government. He is doing it to make the caretaker chairmen fall in line ahead of the party primary next year. He believes the Local Government fund has been diverted.”