- EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede urges caution among Nigerians regarding allegations of Naira abuse.
- The allegations involve Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo.
- Olukoyede emphasizes the importance of not jumping to conclusions before all facts are established.
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians to avoid jumping to conclusions regarding the recent allegations of Naira abuse involving Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo.
The controversy emerged after a video surfaced online showing Tompolo celebrating his 54th birthday while a man threw several ₦1,000 notes in the air as he danced. The footage quickly went viral, prompting public outcry and calls for the EFCC to act.
During an interview on TVC, Olukoyede confirmed that Tompolo has been invited for questioning by the commission. He stressed, however, that the public should not rush to label him guilty based on the video.
“We have invited Tompolo, the whole Nigerians know that, and we said there is no human that is above the law,” Olukoyede stated.
“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.”
Olukoyede added that the video is undergoing forensic examination, as there are suspicions it may have been manipulated.