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Actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed the EFCC's recent invitation regarding money spraying at her daughter’s wedding. Sharing her experience with the officials, she urged Nigerians to reconsider the cultural practice to avoid legal issues.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has publicly addressed her recent interaction with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding spraying naira and foreign currencies at her daughter’s wedding.
Recall that on April 11 & 12, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, had a lavish traditional wedding with her Tanzanian lover Juma Jux. Following the affair, Iyabo confirmed that she honoured an invitation from the EFCC and visited their Lagos office on May 5, 2025, shortly after returning from the United Kingdom.
According to the actress, she decided to speak out following a flood of calls and messages from concerned fans and friends seeking clarification about her welfare and the circumstances surrounding the invitation.
During her visit, EFCC officials questioned her on various aspects of her background, including her personal information, career, and businesses. She revealed that the commission also presented videos from her daughter’s wedding, showing guests, including celebrities and friends, spraying both 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 offence.”
Iyabo noted that while she had always believed only the abuse or mutilation of the naira was an offence, EFCC officials clarified that the act of spraying any currency at events, including U.S. dollars, is considered illegal under Nigerian law.
“I was surprised to learn that spraying any currency, including dollars, is also not allowed,” she said in her post. “After questioning, I was allowed to leave the same day, and my lawyer, O.I. Salami, stood in for me as I may be called upon again.”
In her post, Iyabo Ojo used the opportunity to advise Nigerians to be cautious and reconsider the long-standing cultural practice of spraying money during celebrations.
“Given this experience, I strongly advise against spraying any currency in Nigeria to avoid issues with the EFCC,” she said. “Perhaps it’s time to rethink this tradition. Let’s prioritise caution and avoid any potential legal problems.”
