The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, will be interrogated over alleged abuse of the naira.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the commission reaffirmed that the law applies to all citizens equally.
“Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!” the post read, alongside a photo depicting the alleged currency abuse.
The issue arose after a viral video was posted on X.com on Sunday by user Harrison A, who tweets under the handle #harreceipts. The video was captioned, “EFCC, see Tompolo and the Naira o.”
The footage, said to be from Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration in April, shows him dancing while a man sprays ₦1,000 notes in front of him.
The video has prompted widespread backlash and calls for action on social media, with many accusing the EFCC of applying justice unevenly.
One user, Najeeb Bello, tweeting as #NejeebBello, commented: “Once e reach their Oga and him friends, ‘Eee Eff See See’ go turn ‘Eee Eff Blind Blind’. No be just Tompolo, but what of these Folawiyo Eleganza sons wey record and publish video of themselves dey abuse Naira?”
Another user, #OurFavOnlineDoc, added: “Here is Tompolo mutilating the Naira. I know the eyes of that your eagle will suddenly go blind, but I am bringing this to your attention publicly so the whole world will see you are a shameless agency with double standards.”
Meek Raphael, tweeting as #MeekRapheal, also wrote: “Okoya’s son is still walking freely and you expect them to go for Tompolo? Their laws are only effective when the offender is not from the rich class. Same with every security agency in Nigeria — none is truly for the masses.”
The EFCC has a history of investigating celebrities and public figures over similar offences. Previously, Lagos socialite Emeka Okonkwo (popularly known as E-Money) was arrested for allegedly spraying naira and defacing foreign currencies.
Just last week, actress Iyabo Ojo and comedian Ayo Makun were also summoned by the agency for questioning related to currency spraying.
What you should know
Tompolo is now under EFCC scrutiny following a viral video showing naira abuse during his birthday celebration. The agency’s announcement comes amid rising public criticism over perceived double standards in its enforcement practices.
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