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ACTRESS IYABO OJO SPEAKS OUT AFTER EFCC INVITATION

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  CapitalTimesNews / 2 weeks
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Nigerian Actress, Alice Iyabo Ojo, has spoken out after being invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a video of her daughter’s wedding where guests were spraying Naira and foreign currencies. In a statement, Iyabo Ojo said she recently had an experience with the EFCC in Nigeria after receiving an invitation letter while she was in the UK. Upon her return, she visited the EFCC on May 5, 2025, where she was asked several questions relating to her personal bio data, career, work experience, and companies, amongst others. Iyabo Ojo said the EFCC officials showed her videos extracted from her daughter’s wedding where guests, including colleagues and friends, were spraying Naira and foreign currencies. “I was asked if I knew this was illegal, and I explained that I thought only abuse or mutilation of the Naira was an offense,” Iyabo Ojo stated. The EFCC officials clarified that spraying money, including on people’s bodies, is prohibited. Iyabo Ojo said she was surprised to learn that spraying any currency, including Dollars, is also not allowed. “After questioning, I was allowed to leave the same day, but my personal lawyer, O.I. Salami stood in for me as I may be called upon again,” Iyabo Ojo added. Given this experience, Iyabo Ojo strongly advised against spraying any currency in Nigeria to avoid issues with the EFCC. “Perhaps it’s time to reconsider this long-standing tradition. Let’s prioritize caution and avoid any potential problems,” Iyabo Ojo cautioned.