A claim of naira abuse has prompted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare that it will take action against Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo.
During his 54th birthday celebration in April, Tompolo was seen dancing while a man sprayed him with 1,000 naira notes, according to a widely shared video. The video received a lot of backlash and redoubled calls for the EFCC to look into the situation.
The agency responded to the public demand by stating that the Niger Delta leader would be asked questions on the widely shared video.
In a social media post on Monday, the EFCC stated “Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!”
According to Section 21(3) of the CBN Act, 2007 (as amended), “spraying of, dancing or matching on the naira or any note issued by the bank during social occasions or otherwise howsoever shall constitute an abuse and defacing of the naira… and shall be punishable under the law by fines, imprisonment, or both.”
This is coming only weeks after a series of crackdowns on celebrities and public figures have been accused of abusing the currency.
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