EFCC Says Tompolo Will Be Questioned Over Viral Naira Abuse Video

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, will be invited for questioning over a viral video that appears to show him involved in naira abuse during a birthday celebration.

The announcement follows growing public outcry on social media, where Nigerians called for equal enforcement of the law, citing the Commission’s previous arrests of celebrities and individuals for similar offenses.

The video, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), was originally posted by user Harrison A (@harreceipts) with the caption:

“EFCC, see Tompolo and the Naira o.”

The clip reportedly shows N1,000 notes being sprayed during Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration in April, with the former militant commander seen dancing as cash is thrown in his direction.

EFCC Responds: “Nobody Is Above the Law”

In response, the EFCC released a statement on its official X handle on Monday, writing:

“Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!”

This marks the Commission’s latest move in enforcing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive against the mutilation, abuse, and indiscriminate spraying of the naira, which is punishable under Nigerian law.

The EFCC has already arrested or charged several high-profile individuals, including entertainers and public figures, for similar offenses in recent months.

The video’s circulation ignited public debate about selective enforcement and accountability, with many Nigerians questioning whether the EFCC would take action against politically connected individuals the same way it does with entertainers.

“If the EFCC can arrest celebrities for spraying money at parties, then Tompolo should be treated no differently,” one user commented.
“The law must be blind not biased,” another posted.

Tompolo, a former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), is currently a key government contractor involved in pipeline surveillance and security contracts in the oil-rich Niger Delta region.

His relationship with the federal government, particularly in matters of security, has led some to question whether political considerations may interfere with due process.

For now, the EFCC’s strong public stance signals that enforcement will continue regardless of status or affiliation, though no date has been announced for Tompolo’s official invitation or questioning.