Cubana Chief Priest Pleads Not Guilty To Naira Abuse Charges

Cubana Chief Priest Pleads Not Guilty To Naira Abuse Charges

In a significant turn of events at the Federal High Court in Lagos today, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of tampering and abusing the naira. The socialite and businessman faced three counts of naira abuse, stemming from his actions at a social event held at Eko Hotel on February 13, 2024……READ ALSO Cubana Chief Priest Arrives Court Amid Naira Abuse Trial [Video]

Justice Kehinde Ogundare presided over the case, where Cubana Chief Priest was accused of spraying N500 notes—a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Act of 2007, which prohibits such actions. It was alleged that he engaged in this act for two hours during the event, while dancing.

Earlier reports revealed that Cubana Chief Priest was apprehended by operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos for the alleged offenses. Following his detention, he was transported to court under heavy armed police escort and arrived at approximately 8:45 am on the day of the trial.

Judgement is expected to be passed today by Justice Kehinde Ogundare in respect to the three counts of charges against Cubana Chief Priest. This case comes in the wake of the recent sentencing of cross-dresser Bobrisky to six months in prison for similar offenses, signaling a crackdown on naira abuse by the authorities.

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