Don’t condemn Tompolo over mere naira abuse allegation – Olukoyede

Don’t condemn Tompolo over mere naira abuse allegation – Olukoyede

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to desist from condemning Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, over the allegation of Naira abuse.

In a viral video from his 54th birthday celebration, the Niger Delta chieftain was seen dancing while a man sprayed him with ₦1,000 notes.

Nigerians believed that the EFCC would ignore the viral video and challenged the anti-corruption agency to arrest the former militant group leader to demonstrate that it is not selective in law enforcement.

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In an interview with TVC on Sunday, Olukoyede acknowledged that Tompolo has been summoned for questioning and stressed that he should not be considered guilty until the issue is resolved.

He also disclosed 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 of Nigeria knows 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 a fair hearing or the benefit of the doubt.”

Don’t condemn Tompolo over mere naira abuse allegation – Olukoyede