EFCC grills Iyabo Ojo over daughter’s wedding

Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that she was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning over the lavish money spraying that took place during her daughter’s high-profile wedding celebration.

In a statement shared via her Instagram page on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the actress—fondly known as the Queen Mother—disclosed that the EFCC contacted her while she was out of the country. Upon her return, she honored the invitation and reported to the agency’s office on Monday, May 5.

Although the actress did not disclose specific details of her meeting with EFCC operatives, her post hinted that the questioning was in connection with viral videos showing large amounts of naira being sprayed during the wedding.

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“I recently received an invitation from the EFCC while I was in the UK. On my return, I went to their office on May 5, where I was questioned about my personal details, career, and more,” she wrote.

Ojo revealed that the questioning largely centered around her daughter Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, which took place last month and attracted widespread attention.

She said EFCC officials presented video clips from the event that showed guests spraying both naira and foreign currencies.

The actress acknowledged being aware that defacing the naira is an offense but claimed she was unaware that spraying other currencies, such as the dollar, was also prohibited.

“I was shown videos from the wedding where guests were spraying money. I explained that I thought only the abuse or mutilation of the naira was prohibited,” she said.

Ojo further explained that EFCC officials clarified the law, informing her that spraying any currency on individuals at events goes against financial regulations.

As a result, she appealed to Nigerians to avoid such practices at social gatherings to stay within the bounds of the law.