A video showing a woman spraying naira notes during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Adamawa State has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians accusing authorities of selectively enforcing laws against naira mutilation.
The incident occurred while popular Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu Rarara was performing his song, “Omo Ologo” (Child of Glory), in honor of the president.
In the widely circulated clip, an unidentified woman dressed in All Progressives Congress (APC) attire is seen approaching the stage and spraying a few naira notes as the performance continued. She was shortly cautioned by another woman standing nearby. However, the brief act quickly drew attention online after the video spread across social media platforms.
Several users on X criticized what they described as unequal application of the law.
One user, @Clement C Mbanugo, wrote, “I blame Nigerians for the arrogance of EFCC bandits. If those idiots come to arrest anybody in your area, make sure they don’t go back with their complete teeth.”
Another user, @Nigeria is my only country, posted, “The law is meant for only the people that are not supporting APC. Mtcheeeew.”
@King Dave 3 commented, “It’s only in Nigeria spraying money is a crime, but you’re free to spray in front of President Tinubu. Everything is fine if you’re an APC member.”
Similarly, @CRT ekeh wrote, “Dem no go see this one o,” while @CHUKWUEBUKA added, “The law no be for everybody.”
Some commenters compared the incident to previous cases where individuals were reportedly arrested or prosecuted for naira abuse. One user, @PETER OBI’s TRUMPETER, claimed that while the woman in the video was merely cautioned, others had faced harsher consequences for similar acts.
@Emmanuel Benjamin argued that the reaction might have been different if supporters of opposition figures were involved, while @BIGI simply stated, “Make them go arrest him.”
The incident has revived discussions about enforcement of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations on naira mutilation. In 2024, transgender socialite Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in prison for naira mutilation
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