Comic actor Okon Lagos has publicly shared his perspective on the recent arrest of businessman E-Money by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following allegations of Naira and dollar abuse. The arrest, which has attracted significant attention and outrage on social media, came after E-Money was allegedly involved in the controversial display of foreign currency during Obi Cubana’s birthday party.
Earlier today, Gistreel reported that the EFCC arrested E-Money over accusations related to the abuse of the Naira and Dollar, an incident that sparked heated discussions online. Critics pointed out the apparent hypocrisy in the arrest, as many felt that other individuals, such as the children of billionaire businessman Okoya, were not similarly scrutinized despite reportedly engaging in similar practices of flaunting foreign currency.
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In response to the arrest, Okon Lagos took to social media to express his thoughts on the matter. He questioned the logic behind the arrest, specifically highlighting the fact that foreign currencies like the dollar have severely depreciated the value of the Naira. According to Okon Lagos, the so-called "abuse" of the dollar by E-Money seems to pale in comparison to the broader economic issue at hand, where the Naira is continuously devalued against foreign currencies.
Okon Lagos went further to suggest that the EFCC should prioritize addressing the systemic corruption of Nigerian leaders who have contributed to the economic mismanagement of the country, which has ultimately led to the current state of the Naira. He emphasized that instead of focusing on individuals like E-Money, the EFCC should target those responsible for "ruining the economy" and allowing the dollar to have such a dominant role in Nigeria's financial landscape.
The comic actor’s comments came as a response to what he sees as a misdirected focus by the EFCC on minor currency issues, while ignoring the more significant, widespread financial abuses that have caused the Naira to lose value. Okon Lagos stressed that the country's leadership should be held accountable for the economic situation rather than prosecuting individuals for actions that may seem insignificant in comparison to the larger issues at play.
However, it has been reported that E-Money was released from EFCC custody just a few hours ago, after spending a short time in detention. While details surrounding the circumstances of his release remain unclear, it is likely that the public outcry played a role in bringing attention to the case and potentially influencing the decision to free him.
