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Comedian AY has become the most recent Nigerian celebrity to reveal that he received an invitation from the EFCC regarding allegations of naira misuse.
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The comedian, sharing his personal story, referred to it as an invaluable lesson and elaborated on why the anticorruption agency decided to pardon him.
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AY’s social media update regarding the EFCC occurred just moments after Nigerian film star Iyabo Ojo announced that she too had been summoned by the commission.
Renowned comedian, filmmaker, and actor Ayo Makun, widely recognized as AY Comedian or AY Live, recently opened up about his encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
On Wednesday, May 7, AY Comedian announced through a press release that he had been summoned by the EFCC on Monday, May 5, concerning an incident involving the public distribution of domestic and international currency notes, which falls under the category of offenses linked to misuse of the naira.
The comic performer showed his appreciation for the EFCC, stating that he received amnesty after they confirmed the cash he had been distributing was not connected to any criminal activities or illegal sources of funding.
“I want to sincerely thank the EFCC and all authorities involved for their understanding and for granting me pardon based on confirmation that the money being sprayed is not linked to the proceeds of crime or any form of illicit funds,” he said.
AY mentioned that his encounter with the EFCC proved to be an invaluable learning opportunity, and emphasized his dedication to raising public consciousness regarding the appropriate reverence and preservation of the naira.
To my friends, family, and everyone else: As we’re aware, dispersing cash at communal gatherings is a widespread custom in Nigeria, particularly observed during weddings, funerals, and festivities. This action is typically seen as part of our cultural heritage instead of an illegal activity. However, I will include some slides with guidelines on what to do and not do regarding this practice.”
It’s crucial to recognize that damaging or mistreating the Naira through actions like spraying, ripping, altering, or misusing it goes beyond being merely a cultural custom; it is also against Nigerian law. These behaviors compromise the value of our official money and could result in severe legal penalties,” he stated partly.
Following this, actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo spoke out about her encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning the incident where money was sprayed at her daughter, Priscilla’s wedding to the Tanzanian musician.
Ojo verified that she received an invitation from the EFCC and went to their offices on May 5, 2025, after coming back from the UK.
Responses after EFCC summons Comedian AY
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gathered some of the responses; check them out below:
tiana_tabansi said:
Once they invite you, do they then create a caption for you to post?
chikkz_79 wrote:
“Why are you always on the left side of History?”
amaglam_hairline said:
“Una dey copy and paste this statement? From E money to Iyabo and now to this. I don’t get it.”
VDM attorney responds to EFCC bail decision
Meanwhile,
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It was reported that Deji Adeyanju, who represents Verydarkman as his attorney, responded to the bail conditions approved by the EFCC for the critic.
Adeyanju stated that Verydarkman was given a ‘social media bail’ since no documents had been received from the commission.
Many of the critic’s fans were puzzled by Verydarkman’s comment about whether he would be released.
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