“Don’t Condemn Tompolo Over Naira Abuse Allegation” – EFCC Tell Nigerians

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians not to rush to judge ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over the allegation of Naira abuse.

The video, which circulated widely on social media, was taken during Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration.

It shows him dancing while a man showers him with ₦1,000 notes — an act considered as abuse of the Naira under Nigerian law.

After the footage went viral, many Nigerians questioned whether the EFCC would take action, with some accusing the agency of only going after certain individuals and daring it to arrest Tompolo.

Speaking on Sunday during an interview with TVC, Olukoyede revealed that Tompolo has already been invited for questioning.

He stressed that the EFCC is investigating the matter and reminded the public that an accusation doesn’t mean guilt.

He also revealed that the video in question is currently undergoing forensic analysis to determine if it was edited or manipulated.

The EFCC  chairman said it is taking the matter seriously but urges the public to wait for the full investigation before drawing conclusions.

Olukoyede said, “We have invited Tompolo, the whole Nigerians know that, and we said there is no human that is above the law.

“Nobody should go and condemn Tompolo for the allegation. It’s a mere allegation for now. We have subjected the video to forensic analysis because these days, people can impose… you know?

“Not until we conclude the case, we cannot say Tompolo is guilty or not. We must give every Nigerian fair hearing or benefit of doubt.”

KanyiDaily recalls that EFCC previously vowed to take action against Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, over the allegations of Naira abuse.