Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has described as false, an online news story stating that the Assembly’s account was frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly committee on Information, Mr. Qozeem Olayanju described the story as a rumor while speaking with Radio Nigeria correspondent in a telephone interview.
Mr. Olayanju said neither the Assembly’s account nor any lawmaker’s account were frozen by the EFCC in the ongoing investigation into alleged Official Car Scam against the state legislative arm.
Mr Olayanju emphasized that the report is not only misleading, but also discrediting the principles and values of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly.
“The assembly has been running all its legislative duties in line with the laid down procedures We hold plenaries, perform oversight functions to the best of our ability ,and ultimately doing our best for the entire Oyo State. Where do will get fund to run the day to day activities if the Account of the Assembly had been frozen?
Mr. Olayanju expressed worry over the spread of fake news especially on the social and online news media describing the development as unfortunate.
A report recently surfaced on some online news media indicating that the account of the Oyo State House of Assembly has been frozen by the EFCC, which according to the news, has halted the monthly running costs of the lawmakers.
Mosope Kehinde
