This trend from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) could cause a panic among celebrities. With Nollywood actress revealing how she was invited for interrogation by the agency, another celebrity, Ayo Makun, an actor cum comedian has also disclosed his experience
The Comedian Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has revealed that he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for publicly spraying money at an event.
His disclosure comes just a day after actress Iyabo Ojo said she was also invited by the anti-graft agency following her daughter Priscilla’s lavish wedding ceremony.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Iyabo explained that EFCC officials showed her video evidence of guests spraying both naira and foreign currencies at the wedding.
“I was asked if I knew this was illegal, and I explained that I thought only abuse or mutilation of the naira was an offense. The EFCC officials clarified that spraying money, including on people’s bodies, is prohibited. I was surprised to learn that spraying any currency, including dollars, is also not allowed,” she said.
The actress added that she was released the same day after questioning, but her lawyer was asked to stand in for her in case she is summoned again.
“Given this experience, I strongly advise against spraying any currency in Nigeria to avoid issues with the EFCC. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider this long-standing tradition,” she advised.
Following Iyabo’s revelation, AY took to Instagram on Wednesday to share his own experience with the EFCC.
“On Monday, I was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding an incident involving the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies—an act that has been classified as an offense related to the abuse of the Naira,” he wrote.
The comedian expressed gratitude for the agency’s understanding and said he was pardoned after it was confirmed the money sprayed had no links to illicit funds.
“This experience has been a valuable lesson, and I am personally committed to promoting awareness about the proper respect and care for our national currency,” he said.
AY acknowledged that while money spraying is a common practice at Nigerian celebrations, it is still a punishable offense under the law.