Nigerian actor and comedian Ime Bishop Umoh, better known as Okon Lagos, has queried the EFCC over E-Money’s arrest.
Kemi Filani reported that E-Money had been allegedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for alleged Naira abuse on Monday night, April 25th, at his residence in the Omole Area of Lagos.
Sources within the commission said E-Money was arrested for allegedly spraying United States dollars, an act said to be a violation of the Foreign Exchange Act.
Reacting to his arrest, Okon questioned what would be wrong if E-Money abused the dollar on Nigerian soil. He noted how the dollar abuses the Naira every day. Okon Lagos urged the commission to prioritise incarcerating bad, corrupt leaders who ruin the economy and, at the same time, are cheerleaders while the dollar constantly abuses and pummels the Naira.
“If E-Money abuses the dollar on Nigerian soil, what’s wrong with it? Is the dollar not abusing the Naira every day? Why not prioritise incarcerating bad, corrupt leaders who ruin the economy and, at the same time, are cheerleaders while the dollar constantly abuses and pummels the Naira?
Abeg @officialefcc, there are more prior challenges to tackle, in my opinion, than this with @iam_emoney”.
Similarly, Cubana Chief Priest showed support for him as he noted how he had been there and assured E-Money that he would be stronger, just like their Rolls Royce. He stated that he knew they would come for him because of his strength and were trying to break him to make him succumb to supporting them under duress.
Last year, EFCC had arrested Cubana Chief Priest over Naira abuse. The commission filed a three-count charge against the businessman for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
Also, last year, EFCC arrested popular crossdresser, Bobrisky over abuse of the Naira which he pleaded guilty to, and had pleaded with the judge to give him another chance, promising to make good use of his platform to inform and educate his followers about spraying money. Unfortunately, the judge didn’t excuse his bad behavior and he was sentenced to jail for 6 months without an option of a fine.
