The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged abuse of the naira by former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
In a brief statement shared on its verified Facebook page Monday, the EFCC reiterated that no one is above the law and confirmed that Tompolo will be required to answer questions regarding the incident.
“Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer,” the anti-graft agency stated.
PlatinumPost reports that the matter gained traction after a viral video surfaced on social media, showing the prominent figure allegedly involved in a naira abuse incident.
The video, posted on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, showed a lavish display at a birthday celebration in April, where a man is seen spraying ₦1,000 notes as Tompolo danced.
The issue of naira abuse has been a recent focus for the EFCC. In April 2024, popular crossdresser Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in prison for similar offenses. Last month, socialite Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, also known as E-Money, was arrested by the EFCC for allegedly spraying naira notes and defacing foreign currencies.
Furthermore, Nigerian celebrities like actress Iyabo Ojo and comedian Ayo Makun were questioned by the EFCC last week for their involvement in currency spraying. In January, the EFCC also summoned Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning after they posted a video flaunting and spraying naira notes
