The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally invited former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for questioning over allegations of Naira abuse.
Sources within the anti-graft agency confirmed the development on Wednesday, revealing an invitation letter was delivered to Tompolo earlier this week. According to the sources, EFCC is now awaiting his response.
“An invitation letter has been sent to Tompolo,” one EFCC official said, adding that the move was procedural and not an arrest warrant. “We expect his cooperation.”
Tompolo’s invitation follows widespread public backlash after a video surfaced online showing Tompolo at a birthday celebration believed to have been held in April.
In the viral footage, Tompolo is seen dancing while bundles of ₦1,000 notes are sprayed on him—an act prohibited under Nigerian law.
Responding to the growing public pressure, the EFCC issued a statement on Monday affirming that Tompolo would be investigated.
“Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer,” the commission said.
Although full details of the allegations remain under wraps, the invitation marks a significant step by the EFCC to show even politically influential individuals are not exempt from scrutiny.