Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has finally addressed the news surrounding her invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), confirming that she was questioned over money spraying at her daughter’s lavish wedding.
In a post shared on her verified Instagram account on Tuesday, the actress explained that the invitation had been officially sent to her while she was in the United Kingdom.
However, upon her return to Nigeria, she honoured the EFCC’s request by visiting their office on May 5, 2025.
According to the actress, the questioning covered several areas of her life.
“I was asked several questions relating to my personal biodata, career, work experience, and companies, amongst others,” she wrote.
The focus of the EFCC questioning, however, was centred on the wedding celebration of her daughter, which took place earlier this year.
Iyabo Ojo revealed that the officials presented several video clips showing guests and celebrities spraying naira notes and foreign currencies, including dollars, during the event.
In her post, she said, “I explained that I thought only abuse or mutilation of the Naira was an offence.”
During the questioning, she was surprised to learn that even spraying foreign currencies in public was considered a violation of the law.
“The EFCC officials clarified that spraying money, including on people’s bodies, is prohibited. I was surprised to learn that spraying any currency, including Dollars, is also not allowed,” Iyabo added.
The actress also clarified that she was not detained and was allowed to go home the same day.
“My lawyer, O.I. Salami, stood in for me in case I need to return for further questioning,” she explained.
Iyabo Ojo EFCC invitation has sparked discussions across social media platforms, especially among fans who were not aware that spraying money at events could attract legal scrutiny.
Reflecting on her experience, the actress used the opportunity to advise Nigerians to be more informed about the laws surrounding cash handling in public.
“Given this experience, I strongly advise against spraying any currency in Nigeria to avoid issues with the EFCC,” she warned.
While money spraying has long been seen as a cultural expression at Nigerian events, this development signals the need for better public education on legal boundaries.
Therefore, it becomes important for people to seek legal clarity before engaging in practices that may appear harmless but could lead to unexpected consequences.
