Naira abuse: Don’t condemn Tompolo over mere allegation, says EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to desist from condemning Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, over the allegation of Naira abuse.
This development follows a viral video from Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration that showed the Niger Delta chieftain dancing while a man lavishly sprayed ₦1,000 notes before him.
Nigerians speculated that the EFCC may turn a blind eye to the viral video and dared the anti-graft agency to arrest Tompolo to prove that it is not selective in law enforcement.
Responding to this in an interview with TVC on Sunday, Olukoyede confirmed that Tompolo has been invited for questioning and stated that he should not be labelled guilty until the case is concluded.
He also revealed that the viral video has been subjected to forensic analysis, suggesting that the clip may have been doctored.
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.”
