Alleged Naira Abuse: Tompolo will have questions to answer-EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will take action against Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, over an allegation of naira abuse.

Tompolo was spotted in a viral video, reportedly during his 54th birthday celebration in April, dancing as a man sprayed ₦1,000 notes before him.

The footage drew widespread criticism and renewed calls for the EFCC to investigate the matter.

Responding to the public outcry, the anti-graft agency said the Niger Delta chieftain will have questions to answer over the viral video.

“Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!” the EFCC stated in a post shared via its official social media handles on Monday.

In the clip, Tompolo, dressed in white and red attire, is seen dancing while a man repeatedly throws ₦1,000 notes into the air — a practice outlawed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Tompolo’s video resurfaced just weeks after a series of crackdowns on celebrities and public figures accused of naira abuse.

However, some Nigerians have accused the EFCC of selective prosecution. Critics argue that enforcement is more aggressive against individuals without political or financial influence.