New Edo gov, Okpebholo, orders immediate freeze on all state bank accounts

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate freezing of all state-owned bank accounts until further notice.

The directive, issued on Thursday, also applies to all commercial banks, which are required to comply without delay.

Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made the announcement in a statement, warning that any failure to follow the order would result in severe penalties.