One of Nigeria’s top comedians, Ayo ‘AY’ Makun, has confirmed he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, earlier this week for the public spraying of local and foreign currencies.
AY took to Instagram to share the videos of the incident that led to his invitation.
He then urged Nigerians to respect the Naira and also foreign currencies by giving money responsibly at events
I thank God for His mercy and guidance. On Monday, I received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning an incident of public currency spraying — a practice deemed to violate laws against Naira abuse,” AY wrote. “I sincerely appreciate the EFCC and all relevant authorities for their understanding and for granting me a pardon after confirming that the sprayed money is not associated with criminal proceeds or illicit funds.
He added: “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.
“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.”
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