Prominent social commentator J.J. Omojuwa has added his voice to the ongoing conversation surrounding the controversial actions of Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman Chief Razaq Okoya. The brothers are under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing them flaunting and spraying bundles of N1,000 notes in a promotional clip for Raheem’s new song, “Credit Alert.”
In the viral video, Wahab and Raheem, dressed in white agbadas, danced exuberantly while a mobile policeman held stacks of crisp naira notes, which the brothers flung into the air. The act, widely criticized as a blatant disregard for the law, has led to their invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning at its Lagos office.
Omojuwa took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the broader implications of the incident, particularly the power dynamics between Nigeria’s elite and law enforcement. “Take the policeman in this video,” he wrote. “How much agency did he have in the situation? How much power do the police have when it comes to the super-rich and powerful in our society?”
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians questioning whether the Okoya brothers will face real accountability, given their family’s influential status. The Nigeria Police Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, revealed on Thursday that the officer in the video has already been identified and detained, fueling further debate about justice and fairness.
Omojuwa’s critique extended beyond the individuals involved, calling for systemic reforms. “Nigeria must address its issues at the root,” he stated. “Cosmetic moves that move no needle will not fix our challenges.” He argued that the implicated officer is more a “victim than an accomplice,” cautioning against punishing the individual without addressing the larger systemic forces at play.
This incident highlights the pervasive issues of privilege and power in Nigeria, where enforcement of the law often seems selective. As the EFCC probes the Okoya brothers, many Nigerians are watching closely to see if justice will prevail or if influence will once again shield the elite from accountability.
