EFCC Debunks Senator Goje's Daughter's Involvement in Naira Abuse

Goje's Daughter Exonerated in Naira Abuse Case

The EFCC's clarification came after allegations of naira abuse were imputed to Fauziya Goje, prompting...

EFCC Clears Senator Goje's Daughter of Naira Abuse Allegations: Viral Video Not From Her Wedding

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared Senator Danjuma Goje's daughter, Fauziya, of any involvement in the viral naira abuse video. The video, which sparked public outcry, actually showed naira being abused at the wedding of Amina Babagana Zannah and her husband, Ibrahim Mohammad, from Niger Republic, on October 24.

According to the EFCC, the wedding took place in Kano, and the agency has identified the groom and other individuals involved in the incident as citizens of Niger. The EFCC has invited those who allegedly sprayed naira and dollar bills for questioning, reinforcing its commitment to enforcing the laws against currency abuse.

The EFCC's clarification came after allegations of naira abuse were imputed to Fauziya Goje, prompting the agency to analyze the video and confirm that the incident did not occur at her wedding. The EFCC emphasized that it will not move against anyone wrongly accused of an alleged crime, while reaffirming its steadfast commitment to the crusade against naira abuse.

Pointers:

EFCC Clearance: Fauziya Goje, Senator Danjuma Goje's daughter, cleared of naira abuse allegations 

Actual Wedding: Naira abuse occurred at Amina Babagana Zannah's wedding to Ibrahim Mohammad from Niger Republic 

EFCC Action: Agency invites individuals involved for questioning, reaffirms commitment to enforcing currency abuse laws.

“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a viral video where the nation's currency, Naira, was freely sprayed at a wedding ceremony in Kano, Kano State on Friday, October 24, 2024,” the agency said in a statement issued by its Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Monday.

“Allegations of the abuse of the Naira were imputed to Mrs Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje, by Nigerians from all walks of life, including an Editorial by a leading and respected National Newspaper.

“As a responsible and accountable anti- corruption agency campaigning against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy, the EFCC swung into action by analysing the video and findings showed that the alleged naira abuse actually happened but not at the wedding of Goje's daughter but at the wedding dinner of Amina Babagana Zannah held on the afore-mentioned date.

“Zannah is the daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna (a.ka. Hafsat Gold Nigeria) who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hafsat Jewellery Enterprise with offices in Abuja, Kano and Dubai (United Arab Emirate).

“Haruna confirmed the viral video. She admitted that the alleged naira abuse took place at the wedding dinner of her daughter on October 24, 2024.

“The bridegroom, Ibrahim Mohammad hails from Niger Republic and those that allegedly sprayed naira notes and dollar bills were from the groom's family in Niger Republic.

“The Commission has invited the Nigerien groom, Mohammad, to report at its national headquarters in Abuja, with everyone that sprayed naira notes at his wedding with Zannah.

“While the EFCC appreciates the consciousness its campaigns against naira abuse is building across the country, it will not move against anyone wrongly accused of an alleged crime. The Commission remains steadfast in this crusade and would spare no offender, no matter how highly placed.”