Nigerians Challenge EFCC to Take Action Against Tompolo Over Viral Money-Spraying Video

A growing number of Nigerians on social media are calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take action against ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, following viral footage that allegedly shows him involved in the abuse of the Nigerian Naira during a lavish traditional event in the Niger Delta.

In recent days, videos circulated online showing bundles of naira notes being sprayed freely during a cultural ceremony reportedly attended by Tompolo and several high-profile guests. In the footage, celebrants are seen tossing crisp notes into the air in a manner that some critics argue violates the Central Bank Act, which criminalizes the mutilation or abuse of the national currency.

This has sparked a wave of online reactions, with many Nigerians questioning what they see as selective enforcement by the EFCC. The public outcry intensified following the recent arrest of popular crossdresser Bobrisky for similar naira abuse, with critics now daring the commission to apply the law equally regardless of the individual’s influence or political connections.

“Selective justice is injustice. If EFCC could arrest Bobrisky for spraying money, then what about Tompolo and his crew?” one user tweeted. Others echoed the sentiment, tagging EFCC’s official account and demanding transparency and fairness.

Tompolo, a former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), has maintained a relatively quiet public profile in recent years, focusing largely on community development and pipeline surveillance contracts under federal arrangements. He has not publicly commented on the incident as of the time of this report.

Meanwhile, the EFCC has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the videos or the growing demands for action. The agency’s silence is drawing increased scrutiny as Nigerians debate what they see as inconsistent standards of accountability.

As the situation unfolds, many are watching to see whether the EFCC will respond and whether this moment could mark a turning point in public pressure for equitable justice in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.