The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the alleged naira abuse that happened at a wedding ceremony in Kano State on Friday, October 24, 2024, was not that of the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje.
EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who made the clarification on Monday in Abuja, noted that the abuse was allegedly committed at the wedding dinner of Amina Babagana Zannah held on the aforementioned date.
According to Oyewale, the bridegroom, Ibrahim Mohammad, hails from Niger Republic, and those who allegedly sprayed naira notes and dollar bills were from the groom’s family in Niger Republic.
He said that Haruna confirmed the viral video, where she admitted that the alleged naira abuse took place at the wedding dinner of her daughter on October 24, 2024.
He said, “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 analyzing 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 aforementioned date.
“Zannah is the daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna (a.k.a. Hafsat Gold Nigeria) who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hafsat Jewellery Enterprise with offices in Abuja, Kano, and Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
“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 who allegedly sprayed naira notes and dollar bills were from the groom’s family in Niger Republic.
“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.”
