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Nobody Above The Law’ — EFCC Quiet After Vowing To Question Tompolo Over Naira-Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has remained silent months after publicly vowing to question ex-militant leader and Niger Delta figure, Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
On May 12, 2025, the EFCC declared on its verified handle:
“Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer.”
The statement came after a viral video surfaced showing Tompolo allegedly dancing while naira notes were sprayed around him during a celebration. The post, which included a still image from the clip, was seen by many as a sign of the Commission’s renewed commitment to enforcing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, which prohibits the spraying and mutilation of naira notes.
However, months later, there has been no public update or indication that the anti-graft agency has taken any concrete action against Tompolo.
EFCC Chairman’s Earlier Assurance
On May 25, 2025, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede told TVC News that the Commission had launched an investigation into the viral video, revealing that the footage was undergoing forensic analysis.
Olukoyede urged the public not to rush to judgment, emphasizing the need for fair hearing.
“We have invited Tompolo — all Nigerians know that. There is no human above the law.
Nobody should condemn him yet. It’s a mere allegation for now. We must give every Nigerian fair hearing or the benefit of doubt,” he said.
He reiterated that the EFCC would not spare anyone found guilty of naira abuse.
Silence Raises Questions
Despite the strong assurances, as of October 20, 2025, the EFCC has yet to issue a follow-up statement or disclose whether Tompolo was questioned, sanctioned, or cleared.
This inaction has raised public concern about inconsistent enforcement of the naira abuse law and whether powerful figures are being treated differently from ordinary citizens.
EFCC’s Recent Crackdown on Naira Abuse
The agency has recently made high-profile arrests and secured convictions over naira abuse, reinforcing its stance that such offences will not be tolerated.
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In May 2025, the EFCC’s Kano Directorate secured the conviction of social media influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya, who was filmed playfully spraying naira notes in a hotel.
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In April 2025, the Commission arrested Lagos socialite Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly known as E-Money, for allegedly spraying U.S. dollars — an act that contravenes the Foreign Exchange Act.
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Earlier in 2024, controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) was convicted by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos for naira abuse.
Despite pleading ignorance of the law, Bobrisky was sentenced, with the judge reminding him that “ignorance of the law is not an excuse.”
Unequal Enforcement?
While these cases moved swiftly through investigation and prosecution, the EFCC’s lack of public follow-up on the Tompolo case has fueled speculation about selective enforcement.
For now, the agency’s earlier declaration — “Nobody is above the law” — continues to be tested by its silence on one of the most prominent figures accused of naira abuse.
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