By John Ogunsemore
The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerians against condemning Founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, over naira abuse allegations against him.
Olukoyede stated this in an interview, a snippet video of which was shared on social media over the weekend.
On May 12, the EFCC disclosed that Tompolo had questions to answer, after a video of his performance at a public function generated online buzz amid allegations of naira abuse.
However, the EFCC boss warned against harassment of the ex-warlord over mere allegations, noting that every Nigerian deserves fair hearing.
Olukoyede said, “We have invited Tompolo. The whole Nigerians know that and we said there is no one that is above the law.
“Nobody should go and condemn Tompolo for the allegation. It is a mere allegation for now.
“When he comes, we look at it. We have subjected the video to forensic analysis. We have to do that because these days people can impose…
“We have invited him. Not until we conclude the case, we cannot say Tompolo is guilty or not.
“We must give every Nigerian fair hearing.”