In a surprising move, the Kogi State Government, led by Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello has issued an immediate freeze on all state and local government accounts.
This directive follows recent discontent expressed by the governor towards his aides, whom he accused of poor misrepresentation of his administration.
The Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, conveyed the financial freeze order in a statement, specifying that all state and local government accounts are affected.
The directive is accompanied by a suspension of all Standing Orders and Investment Instructions.
According to the statement: “No imprest or any form of payment should be made to anyone from government accounts henceforth.”
The unexpected financial freeze has raised eyebrows, as it comes just days after Governor Bello criticized his aides. The move has created uncertainty about the financial landscape in Kogi State and has left many wondering about the motives behind such a drastic measure.
Governor Bello, who is approaching the end of his eight-year double tenure, is set to hand over power to the Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo, in January 2024.
The sudden decision to freeze government accounts adds a layer of complexity to the transition process and raises questions about the financial stability and management of the state in the interim period.
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