Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has blamed his predecessor and Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for the police raids suffered by members of his Accord Party recently.

In a press conference, Adeleke highlighted the deliberate paralysis of the local government system and the open gun attacks on Osun people.

According to him, the arrest of Accord Party leaders happened for no reason and without any warrant of arrest.

“Several Accord members have been killed and  60 accord members have been arrested and taken to Abuja and detained without any charges,” he said.

“All these intimidation and attacks were  carried out on the order of  Gboyega Oyetola over an election his candidate cannot win.”

The governor also revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been directed to freeze Osun State Government Account without any court order.

“We are supposed to be in a democracy, where the Rule of Law must always prevail. We will therefore not accept a situation where federal agencies  trample on the constitutional rights of subnational governments. This is a threat to our democracy. If we all keep quiet and allow this illegality, very soon, whatever is left of our democracy will be fully eroded,” he said.

Adeleke then called on the EFCC chairman to explain to the good people of Osun State and to Nigerians  in general, why he froze Osun State Government Account, and show proof to support whatever reason, he presents.

“This and all other illegalities  being visited on Osun state is turning our democracy into a huge joke.

“I have instructed my Attorney General to challenge this illegality at the Federal High Court Osogbo.

“As for me, we are pushing ahead with our campaign,” he said.