Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was Monday May 5, 2025, grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged abuse of the naira at her daughter’s wedding.
Iyabo Ojo writing on her Instagram social media page Tuesday said she had received an invitation to appear before the EFCC concerning the allegations and she did appear upon her arrival from a trip abroad.
“I recently received an invitation from the EFCC while I was in the UK. On my return, I went to their office on May 5, where I was questioned about my personal details, career, and more,” she wrote.
Ojo revealed that the questioning largely centered around her daughter Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, which took place last month and attracted widespread attention.
She said EFCC officials presented video clips from the event that showed guests spraying both naira and foreign currencies.
The actress acknowledged being aware that defacing the naira is an offense but claimed she was unaware that spraying other currencies, such as the dollar, was also prohibited.
“I was shown videos from the wedding where guests were spraying money. I explained that I thought only the abuse or mutilation of the naira was prohibited,” she said.
Ojo further explained that EFCC officials clarified the law, informing her that spraying any currency on individuals at events goes against financial regulations.
