Nollywood actor, Seun Jimoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using famous people as “scapegoats” in its ongoing campaign against those who misuse Naira.

He mentioned this days after crossdresser Bobrisky was imprisoned for a comparable crime, with the Commission scheduled to arraign well-known socialite Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, for a similar offence.

Jimoh said it is “unfair that certain people are being selected for a crime almost 70% of Nigerians or more are guilty of with overwhelming video evidence all over the internet.”

He argued that the “scapegoat approach to cultural reforms is quite sinister and lacks any concern for the mental health of the Nigerian citizens.”

On his Instagram page, he wrote, “It looks like scapegoats are being selected to send a message to the general populace. But then, is it not unfair that certain people are being selected for a crime almost 70% of Nigerians or more are guilty of with overwhelming video evidence all over the internet?!

“Why hasn’t anyone ever caught on video spraying money between the time the law has been in effect till now being arrested? Why celebrities? Celebrities are citizens too! This scapegoat approach to cultural reforms is quite sinister and lacks any concern for the mental health of the Nigerian citizens.”

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola widely known as portable has appealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for forgiveness, should they possess any evidence of him abusing the Naira currency.

Asserting that his actions were never intended to deface the Naira, Portable emphasised that his money-spraying activities were aimed at assisting the masses.

During a recent Instagram live session, Portable expressed his reverence for constituted authority, stating, “After God, it’s the government. I’m not defacing the Naira. I simply assist many people. If you witness me spraying money, please forgive me.”

The call for forgiveness comes amidst the backdrop of the EFCC’s impending arraignment of popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for Naira abuse.

This development follows closely on the heels of crossdresser Bobrisky’s imprisonment for a similar offence, underscoring the agency’s concerted efforts to address currency abuse issue.

The Association of Movie Producers (AMP) has implemented an immediate suspension of Adanma Luke, the producer linked to the upcoming movie project tied to the unfortunate demise of actor Junior Pope.

Pope tragically passed away on April 10 after an incident where he fell into the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State, while on his way to a film shoot.

Following Pope’s accident, accompanied by fellow crew members, AMP’s national president, Blessing Ebigieson, revealed the formation of a nine-member committee.

The committee’s mandate is to investigate the circumstances surrounding Pope’s death and that of the other individuals involved.

“AMP expressed condolences to the families affected by the boat mishap, describing the news as profoundly shocking and unexplainable.