Popular Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, also known as AY, has confirmed that he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier this week over the public spraying of both Naira and foreign currencies at an event.
Makun made the disclosure in a post shared on Instagram.
“I am grateful to God for His mercy and guidance. On Monday, I was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding an incident involving the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies — an act that has been classified as an offence related to the abuse of the Naira,” he wrote.
“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 added.
AY acknowledged that money spraying is common at Nigerian celebrations but urged people to be mindful of the law.
“To my friends, family, and the general public: We all know that spraying money at public events is a practice common in Nigerian celebrations, especially during weddings, funerals, and parties. It is generally considered a cultural tradition rather than a criminal act. But let me attach some slides to this post on the DOS AND DON’T,” he said.
He reminded his followers that damaging or mishandling the Naira is against the law.
“It is important to understand that mutilating or abusing the Naira — whether by spraying, tearing, defacing, or mishandling—is not just a cultural practice but also a violation of Nigerian law. Such acts undermine the integrity of our national currency and can have serious legal consequences,” AY warned.
The development comes as the EFCC continues its clampdown on currency abuse and other crimes, with recent high-profile cases involving businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-money, and social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.