Ayo Makun, often known as AY Comedian, is a prominent comedian, filmmaker, and actor.
He recently had an interaction with the EFCC.
On May 5, the EFCC summoned AY to investigate an incident involving public currency splashing.
Ayo Makun, a popular comedian, filmmaker, and actor also known as AY Comedian or AY Live, has described his recent experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
AY stated on Wednesday, May 7, that he was summoned by the EFCC on Monday, May 5, for spraying local and foreign currencies in public, which is considered naira abuse.
The comedian thanked the EFCC, explaining that he was pardoned after receiving confirmation that the money he sprayed was not linked to the proceeds of crime or any other form of illicit funds.
“I 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,” stated the man.
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AY stated that his experience with the EFCC has taught him an important lesson, and that he is now dedicated to increasing awareness about the right respect and care for the naira.
“Dear friends, family, and the entire public: We’re all aware that spraying money during public events is a prevalent practice in Nigerian celebrations, particularly weddings, funerals, and parties. It is often seen as a cultural tradition rather than a criminal offense. But before, let me upload some slides to this post about DOS and DON’Ts. It is critical to understand that mutilating or abusing the Naira—whether through spraying, tearing, defacing, or mishandling—is both a cultural practice and a violation of Nigerian law. Such actions threaten the integrity of our national currency and can have substantial legal ramifications,” he stated in part.
This comes after actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo’s public statement about her interaction with the EFCC over the spraying of money at her daughter Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian singer. Ojo confirmed she was invited by the EFCC and visited their office on May 5, 2025, after returning from the UK.
See the comments below:
@tiana_tabansi: “After them invite una, them Dey compose caption give una to post?”
@chikkz_79: “Why are you always on the left side of History?”
@amaglam_hairline: “Una, do you copy and paste this statement? From E-money to Iyabo, and now this. “I don’t understand it.”
