EFCC to Question Tompolo Over Alleged Naira Abuse

By Charles Maduka

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to question former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over alleged naira abuse.

In a post on its official X handle on Monday, the anti-corruption agency said no one is above the law, posting a picture from the incident with the caption, “Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!”

The issue began after a video went viral on Sunday. It was shared by user Harrison A, known on X as #harreceipts, with the caption, “EFCC, see Tompolo and the Naira o.”

The footage, believed to be from Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration in April, shows him dancing while someone sprays ₦1,000 notes around him. The act was seen by many as a violation of the law against currency abuse.

The video sparked reactions from Nigerians on social media who accused the EFCC of selective enforcement. Some users claimed that the agency targets ordinary citizens while ignoring high-profile figures.

One user, #NejeebBello, wrote, “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, said, “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.”

#MeekRapheal added, “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.”

EFCC has acted in similar cases before. In the past, socialite Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, was arrested for allegedly spraying dollars and abusing the naira. More recently, actress Iyabo Ojo and comedian Ayo Makun were invited for questioning over similar allegations.