The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that it will question former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged naira abuse.
The anti-graft agency in a post on its official X handle said, “Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!”, accompanied by a picture showing the alleged abuse of the naira.
The video, reportedly taken during Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration in April, shows him dancing while a man sprays ₦1,000 notes in front of him.
A viral video was shared on Sunday by user Harrison A, who tweets as #harreceipts. The caption read, “EFCC, see Tompolo and the Naira o.”
The footage triggered a wave of criticism and calls for action on social media, with users accusing the EFCC of selective enforcement.
The EFCC had previously taken action against public figures over similar infractions. In the past, popular Lagos socialite Emeka Okonkwo (aka E-Money) was arrested for allegedly abusing the naira and defacing foreign currencies by spraying U.S. dollars.
Last week, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo and comedian Ayo Makun, were also invited for questioning over allegations related to currency spraying.
