Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has advised Nigerians not to condemn Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over allegations of Naira abuse.
This follows a viral video from Tompolo’s 54th birthday celebration that showed the Niger Delta chieftain dancing while a guy generously sprayed ₦1,000 notes.
Nigerians predicted that the EFCC may ignore the viral video and challenged the anti-graft agency to arrest Tompolo to demonstrate that it is not selective in law enforcement.
Responding to this in an interview with TVC on Sunday, Olukoyede confirmed that Tompolo has been invited for questioning and stated that he should not be labelled guilty until the case is concluded.
He also revealed 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 Nigerians know 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 fair hearing or benefit of doubt.”
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