• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the viral video showing currency spraying in Kano on October 24, 2024 did not happen at the wedding of Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter
• EFCC summons groom Ibrahim Mohammed and others involved in Naira harassment to its headquarters for questioning
• The Commission reiterated its commitment to enforce currency regulations and act on verified facts

FCT, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded to widespread allegations that the Nigerian currency Naira was jettisoned at the wedding of Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter in breach of financial regulations.

The controversy began with a viral video showing money spraying at a wedding ceremony in Kano on October 24, 2024.

Public outrage quickly followed, with many, including a leading national newspaper, attributing Naira harassment to the wedding of Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter, Fauziya Danjuma Goje.

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In response to the accusations, EFCC investigated the video to determine the true source of the incident.

The anti-corruption agency, in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Monday, November 11, explained that such harassment did occur but it was at a completely different wedding involving Amina Babagana Zannah and the Nigerian. husband.

The agency said:

“The commission quickly analyzed the video and found that the alleged naira harassment did indeed occur but not at the wedding of Senator Goje’s daughter.

“In fact, this incident took place at the wedding dinner of Amina Babagana Zannah, daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna, popularly known as Hafsat Golden Nigeria.”

The EFCC identified the dignitaries who attended the wedding and noted that Amina’s mother, Hafsat Gold, is the CEO of Hafsat Jewelery Enterprise, which has offices in Abuja. Canoeand Dubai.

Hafsat Gold confirmed the events recorded in the video and announced that guests from the groom’s family were also involved in the currency spraying incident. Niger Republic.

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EFCC takes next steps to address Naira abuse

In light of this statement, the agency officially invited the groom, Ibrahim Mohammed, to the EFCC national headquarters in Abuja.

The EFCC said it would also investigate anyone involved in the jetting of Naira banknotes to ensure compliance with Nigeria’s currency regulations.

“While the EFCC appreciates the public awareness created by the anti-exchange rate campaign, it will only act based on verified facts,” Oyewale said.

Source: Legit.ng