A new video showing a lavish display of naira bills at a high-profile event has left many Nigerians questioning the impartiality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The video, which depicts guests at a glitzy occasion showering banknotes in the air, is stirring conversation for multiple reasons, not least because it highlights a stark contrast in the EFCC’s approach to enforcing currency abuse laws.

The incident brings to mind the case of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, whose infamous “naira rain” led to his swift arrest and subsequent six-month prison sentence for abusing the currency. The EFCC acted quickly, apprehending Bobrisky and making his arrest a highly publicized event. However, when a similar video surfaced, believed to have been filmed in the north of Nigeria, showing multiple individuals engaged in a similar display of naira bills, the EFCC’s response has been noticeably absent.

This silence is raising questions about the agency’s commitment to equality before the law. While the EFCC quickly targeted a social media influencer like Bobrisky, it has yet to take action against those seen in the recent footage, despite their apparent violation of the same law. The lack of response has led to growing suspicions that the EFCC may be more inclined to act when the offenders are less powerful or famous, while turning a blind eye when influential figures are involved.

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The video, which coincides with the wedding of ex-governor Danjuma Goje’s daughter, has added fuel to the fire, as the event was attended by high-ranking political figures, including President Bola Tinubu and other key politicians. While the Goje family has denied any connection to the video, the guests’ high status has only heightened the public’s concerns about potential bias in the EFCC’s enforcement.

The EFCC, under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, has long faced challenges regarding its reputation and credibility. The agency’s failure to address the second naira abuse incident has only added to this ongoing struggle. Until the EFCC demonstrates a consistent and fair approach to currency abuse, Nigerians will continue to question whether there are two sets of laws—one for the powerful and another for the common people.