The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to investigate Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, over an alleged case of Naira abuse.
TheNewsGuru reports that the anti-graft agency’ response comes after a viral video posted on X.com on Sunday by Harrison A, who tweets as #harreceipts with the caption, “EFCC, see Tompolo and the Naira o.”
The viral video captures Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration in April showcasing the Niger Delta chieftain dancing while a man lavishly sprays ₦1,000 notes before him.
TNG understands that Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 (as amended) stipulates that “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 or such note and shall be punishable under the law by fines or imprisonment or both.”
Reacting to the video, many Nigerians on social media dared the EFCC to arrest Tompolo to prove its credibility, while others mocked the agency’s integrity.
In response to the video , the anti-corruption agency shared a clip from it on its social media page Monday morning, asserting that no one is above the law.
The post reads: “Nobody is above the law.Tompolo will have questions to answer.”