Iyabo Ojo, a Nollywood actress, has shared her experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after her daughter, Priscilla Ojo’s wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux in a star-studded ceremony on April 17, 2025.
Recall, at the wedding, which was attended by prominent Nigerian figures and numerous Nollywood stars, bundles of 100-dollar bills and Naira notes were showered upon the actress and her daughter.
Addressing the growing concerns by friends and well wishers following the recent crackdown by the anti-graft agency on financial malpractices by notable personalities, Ms Ojo recounted her experience with the Conmission after honouring their invitation.
She narrated how they showed her video extracted from her daughter’s wedding where guests sprayed Naira and foreign currencies, and asked her if I knew this was illegal”
She added that after the questioning, she left their vicinity the same day.She further commended the EFCC officials for their candor, respect, after which, advised strongly against spraying any currency in Nigeria to avoid issues with the EFCC.
Read her post below: “Following the recent media publication on social media and numerous calls and texts messages from different quarters seeking to hear from me on the EFCC invitation and to ascertain my welfare, I find it expedient to release this briefing.
“I recently had an experience with the EFCC in Nigeria after receiving an invitation letter while I was in the UK. Upon my return, I visited the EFCC on the 5th day of 2025, where I was asked several questions relating to my personal bio data, career, work experience, and companies, amongst others.
“The EFCC officials showed me videos extracted from my 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.
“The EFCC officials clarified that spraying money, including on people’s bodies, is prohibited. I 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.
I commend the EFCC officials for their candor, respect, and civility.
“Given this experience, I strongly advise 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.”