Shatta Bandle Offers Apology to EFCC for Currency abuse
- Shatta Bandle expressed his respect for EFCC and the Nigerian laws, while explaining the reason for his actions.
- He issued an apology to the authorities, and Nigerians describing the country as his second home.
Ghanaian socialite Shatta Bandle has issued a public apology to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his actions during a recent visit to Nigeria.
The apology comes after he was questioned by the EFCC regarding a viral video showing him spraying naira notes at an event.
Shatta Bandle had traveled to Nigeria to attend the funeral of Nollywood actor John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu.
However, his display of the naira currency caught the attention of authorities, leading to his encounter with the EFCC.
Now back in Ghana, Shatta Bandle has extended an apology to the EFCC and the people of Nigeria, whom he considers his second family.
He expressed his respect for Nigerian laws and the EFCC, while also explaining the context behind his actions.
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Recall that Bobrisky has been in jail for six months with no option of fine for same offense.
The thunderous verdict reverberated through the courtroom on the morning of Friday, April 12, sending shockwaves across social media.
The social media celebrity was arrested on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Pinnock Estate in Lagos state for abusing the naira during actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao’s Ajakaju movie premiere.
The crossdresser was arraigned on a six-count charge on Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
While four of the charges are related to naira abuse, the remaining two counts involve alleged money laundering.
The self-proclaimed transgender, however, pleaded guilty to the first four counts bordering on naira abuse.
Abimbola Awogboro, the presiding judge, struck out counts five and six following the request of the EFCC’s counsel.
The crossdresser was returned back to the EFCC custody as the case was adjourned till April 9.