Aiyedatiwa Freezes Ondo LG Accounts

The acting Governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa have frozen the account of Local Governments in the state.

The development, Osun Defender gathered has created palpable fear among the newly appointed caretaker chairmen in the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

The newly created LCDAs were also told not to open new accounts by the acting governor.

A letter to the local councils reads: “Distinguished HOLGAs, Your Excellency the acting governor of Ondo state had directed that all spending/expenditure from local government account 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.”

One of the caretaker chairmen who confirmed the report under anonymity said the development was worrisome.

He said the move was for Aiyedatiwa to assert authority in line with his vision as well as cut a niche for himself.

He said: “Yes, he has blocked 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.”