The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians not to rush to judgment over the recent allegations of Naira abuse involving Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
This comes after a video from Tompolo’s 54th birthday party went viral, showing the Niger Delta chieftain dancing as a man sprayed large amounts of ₦1,000 notes around him.
The video sparked widespread speculation and calls on social media for the EFCC to investigate and possibly arrest Tompolo to prove impartiality in law enforcement.
In a recent interview with TVC, Olukoyede confirmed that Tompolo has been invited by the EFCC for questioning.
However, he emphasized that the public should not assume guilt based on the video alone, as the investigation is still ongoing.
Olukoyede added that the video has been sent for forensic analysis due to suspicions that it might have been edited or doctored.
“We have invited Tompolo, the whole Nigerians know that, and we said there is no human that is above the law,” Olukoyede said.
“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.”
