EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has responded to public outcry over the agency’s inaction in the viral naira mutilation video involving ex-militant leader Tompolo, stating the footage is undergoing forensic analysis and warning against premature judgment. This explanation has triggered widespread criticism, with many Nigerians accusing the EFCC of hypocrisy and selective justice. Comparisons have been drawn to how the agency swiftly arrested and prosecuted others like Bobrisky over similar Naira abuse allegations. Social media is ablaze with disbelief, satire, and frustration, with many suggesting Tompolo is enjoying elite immunity.
- EFCC calls viral video of Tompolo “a mere allegation” pending forensic analysis.
- Nigerians accuse the agency of applying different rules for the powerful.
- Comparisons are drawn to Bobrisky and others who faced immediate punishment.
- Social media users mock the EFCC’s slow response and shifting tone.
- Critics question the rule of law and fairness in Nigeria’s justice system.
Tompolo's case has once again spotlighted Nigeria’s class-based justice system, where the rich or connected are given “due process,” while ordinary citizens face swift and harsh treatment. The EFCC’s “forensic” explanation is seen less as a legal necessity and more as a convenient delay tactic.
If fairness under the law is real, EFCC must show consistency, regardless of who’s involved. Nigerians are watching.
