Comedian AY has responded after being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the public spraying of money at a recent event. On May 5, 2025, AY confirmed on his Instagram that he was invited by the EFCC regarding the spraying of both local and foreign currencies. This action is seen as a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) rules on currency abuse.

In his statement, AY thanked God for the experience and expressed gratitude toward the EFCC for their understanding. He explained that the money sprayed at the event was not linked to criminal activity, which led to his release. “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 wrote.

AY called the experience a “valuable lesson” and promised to use his platform to educate the public on respecting the naira, Nigeria’s official currency. He noted that while spraying money is a common tradition in Nigerian celebrations, it is essential to respect the law.

“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,” Comedian AY explained. He urged Nigerians to maintain the dignity of the naira and reminded everyone that abusing it could have serious legal consequences.

The comedian’s message highlights the importance of preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s currency. Though money spraying is often seen at celebrations, AY’s situation serves as a reminder to follow the law and respect the national currency.

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