Osun APC urges EFCC to freeze accounts linked to alleged N13.7 bn ghost workers.

The Diaspora Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council in Osun State has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately freeze bank accounts that are allegedly connected to a reported N13.7 billion ghost‑workers salary scheme in the state.

The call was issued in a statement released on Friday in Osogbo by the committee’s secretary, Tunmise Ajiboye.

The statement alleges that a consultant hired by the state government in 2023 to conduct a workforce audit discovered irregular salary payments totaling about N13.7 billion per year.

According to the group, the audit reportedly found that salaries for multiple workers were deposited into a single bank account.

The committee urged anti‑corruption agencies to act quickly to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds, stating that the money could be used for political activities ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

The committee also expressed concern about the continued silence of relevant anti‑corruption agencies since the alleged discovery, calling on both the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to launch a thorough investigation.

The group further urged foreign missions—including those of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada—to consider imposing visa restrictions on individuals allegedly connected to the matter pending the outcome of investigations.

The APC Diaspora Committee also reviewed the performance of the current administration, noting that it had assessed various projects across the state and would continue to mobilise support for its governorship candidate ahead of the poll.

It expressed confidence in the party’s chances in the forthcoming election and encouraged Osun indigenes in the diaspora to invest in the state to boost economic development and reduce unemployment.