Lawyer Ayo Shonaiya has raised serious concerns about (EFCC) for bringing charges against singer Apala over naira abuse

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This is why Nigerians in droves are escaping this country everyday - Lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya, knocks EFCC over arraignment of singer Apala for naira abuse

Nigerian lawyer Ayo Shonaiya has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its decision to arraign singer Apala for naira abuse. Shonaiya believes that the action taken by the EFCC is excessive and unnecessary. He argues that the focus should be on more serious financial crimes rather than targeting individuals like Apala. The lawyer emphasizes the need for the EFCC to prioritize its resources effectively. This situation raises questions about the fairness of the legal system in handling such cases.

 

The charge read

“That you, TERRY ALEXANDER EJEH, on the 5th day of January, 2025, at La Madison Place, Oniru, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, whilst dancing during a social event, tampered with Naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by marching on the same and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.”   

The court then ordered that the singer be remanded in the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his bail application.

 

 Reacting to the news, Shonaiya in a post shared on X, condemned the grammer used in compiling the statement. He also mentioned that many Nigerians are relocating because of issues like this.

 

He wrote

‘’This really breaks my heart. When you hear the saying “Nigeria is not a real place”, this is what it means. When you hear “May Nigeria never happen to you”, this is why Nigerians in droves are escaping this country everyday.

 

“Whilst dancing during a social event, tampered with Naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by marching on the same”. As a lawyer, I am even ashamed at the drafting of the charge with local and inflammatory language such as “marching” on the notes

 

If there’s ever a bullshit law in this country, this is it. #FreeTerryApala''

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