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Ghana’s Shatta Bandle finds trouble with EFCC for spraying naira at an event

Ghanaian social media personality Firdaus Iddrisu, widely known as Shatta Bandle, has found trouble for himself after a video of him spraying naira notes in Lagos emerged.

In a now-viral video, Shatta Bandle was seen publicly spraying naira notes on June 28 during Mr. Ibu’s funeral when he was in Nigeria.

Nigeria has tight laws that forbid the misuse of the naira notes, and in light of these strong regulations, Shatta Bandle’s act has drawn attention.

Recall that popular crossdresser Bobrisky was detained by the EFCC after he was seen spraying naira notes during a movie premiere. The EFCC accused him of abusing and mutilating banknotes, which later resulted in him being sentenced to prison for six months.

Socialite Cubana Chief Priest also landed himself in trouble after he was spotted mutilating the naira notes. He was later given a N1 million in bail and had his case adjourned.

Following this, Shatta Bandle has apologized to Nigerians and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his behaviour and made it clear that he had no intention of breaking the law.

He claimed that as the dollars he was spraying ran out, he switched to naira, which is what caused the infraction.

Referring to Nigeria as his second home, Shatta Bandle said that he respects both Nigerian laws and the EFCC.

He said: “I apologise to you people; I didn’t come to break laws because Nigeria is my next home. I apologise to everybody, especially the EFCC, for what I have done.”

According to the Naira Mutilation Law, anyone found guilty of misusing naira notes or tampering with coins or notes would face a minimum six-month jail sentence, a fine of at least N50,000 (about US$37), or both punishment and incarceration.

 

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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