- Ayo Makun, known as AY Comedian, is a popular comedian, filmmaker, and actor.
- He recently had an encounter with the EFCC.
- AY was invited by the EFCC on May 5 regarding an incident involving the public spraying of currencies.
Popular comedian, filmmaker, and actor, Ayo Makun, better known as AY Comedian or AY Live, has shared his recent experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement released on Wednesday, May 7, AY revealed that he was invited by the EFCC on Monday, May 5, regarding an incident involving the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies, an act that has been classified as an offense related to naira abuse.
The comedian expressed his gratitude to the EFCC, explaining that he was pardoned based on the confirmation that the money he sprayed was not linked to the proceeds of crime or any 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,” he said.
AY noted that his experience with the EFCC has been a valuable lesson, adding that he is now committed to raising awareness about the proper respect and care for the naira.
“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,” he wrote in part.
This follows actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo’s public address regarding 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, following her return from the UK.
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See some 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 dey copy and paste this statement? From E money to Iyabo and now to this. I don’t get it.”
