Ayo Makun, also known as AY Comedian or AY Live, is a well-known comedian, actor, and filmmaker who recently spoke with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) about his experiences.
AY said in a statement issued on Wednesday, May 7, that the EFCC had invited him on Monday, May 5, to address a public spraying incident of local and foreign currency, which has been identified as a crime relating to naira misuse.
The comedian thanked the EFCC and clarified that his pardon was granted since it was verified that the money he sprayed had nothing to do with illegal monies or the profits of crime.
โI 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,โ he said.
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Ayo Makun stated that he has learnt a lot from his time with the EFCC and that he is now dedicated to spreading knowledge on how to properly respect and care for the naira.
โTo 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 DONโT. It is important to understand that mutilating or abusing the Nairaโwhether by spraying, tearing, defacing, or mishandlingโis 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,โ he wrote in part.
This comes after actress and director Iyabo Ojo spoke in public about her encounter with the EFCC over the money that was strewn during her daughter Priscilla’s wedding to a Tanzanian singer.
After returning from the UK, Ojo visited the EFCC’s office on May 5, 2025, to clarify that she had been invited.
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See some comments below:
@adebee.oduwole:
“This comment section is wildโฆnot everything is targeted at someone else just read to comprehendโฆcome on guys”
@patoon_7843:
“E no go better for you AY as EFCC dey use you do Damage control if Nigeria no happen to you, no worry your children no go escape lawlessness for this country. Weโre suppose to be fighting for our own right, but the daft celebrities weโve in this country have been paid by the EFCC to do damage control for them. Itโs well”
@patoon_7843:
“AY I never expected this from you make una continue sha e go touch everybody even politicians for this country e dy touch dem as well no be only average Nigerians. EFCC using our celebrities that we the average Nigerians are their fans and they donโt care about us but only their pockets”
@f8warrihobaby:
“Guys, free the messenger abeg. The government smell a revolution and are going after targeted celebs, compelling them to put out these statements on their platforms. This is a calculated act to sc@re and cage them, to be silent and not add their weight, in case of any future massive protest, that is already lurking around. Na celebs wey support the previous “End Sars” protest them they go for.”
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