- Ghanaian socialite Shatta Bandle, whose real name is Firdaus Iddrisu, attended the funeral of Nollywood actor John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) in Nigeria.
- A viral video showed Shatta Bandle spraying naira notes at another event, which caught the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
- Shatta Bandle, who is now back in Ghana, issued an apology video to the EFCC and the Nigerian people for misusing the naira.
Newsypeople- Ghanaian socialite Shatta Bandle, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and larger-than-life persona, recently found himself in hot water with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a viral video that showed him spraying Naira notes at an event during his visit to Nigeria for actor Mr. Ibu’s funeral.
The incident has raised questions about the legality of Shatta Bandle’s actions and the potential consequences he may face.
In Nigeria, it is illegal to spray, sell, or deface the Naira, and offenders can face up to 6 months in prison or a fine of 50,000 Naira.
In a video apology, Shatta Bandle explained that he started by spraying dollars but switched to Naira when he ran out of US currency. He expressed his respect for the EFCC and Nigerian laws, describing Nigeria as his second home.
However, his actions have already drawn comparisons to the case of Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky, who was recently imprisoned for a similar offense.
The EFCC has not yet released an official statement regarding Shatta Bandle’s case, but the investigation is ongoing.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting local laws and regulations, even for high-profile individuals.
As the EFCC continues its probe, it remains to be seen whether Shatta Bandle will face any legal consequences for his viral Naira spray stunt.
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Newsypeople gathered online users’ responses to Shatta Bandle apology video. Below are a few of the remarks:
sznpab_: “I bring dellars and the dellars don finisha” I too love this short man 😂😂 we forgive you zaccheaus”
arinze.kennedy: “You get luck say this flood no catch you for lagos😂”
bellokreb: “Intention ❌ intentional ✅ we forgive you”
taheeir_jr: “You are forgiven cus we don’t even have juvenile prison here😂🤝”
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