Cubana Chief Priest Naira Abuse Case Adjourned To June 25th
The Federal High Court in Lagos has further adjourned the case against celebrity socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegedly abusing the Naira. The new court date is set for June 25th.
Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 17th on three counts related to spraying and tampering with Naira notes at a social event held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail for N10 million.
During the previous hearing on May 2nd, the defense counsel indicated that both parties were exploring the possibility of settling the case outside of court, following Section 14(2) of the EFCC Act. As a result, a preliminary objection filed by the defense was withdrawn.
The court then scheduled today, June 5th, for a progress report on the settlement discussions.
However, on Wednesday, it came to light that the defense had requested an adjournment. The court has now granted the request and rescheduled the case for June 25th.
The charges against Cubana Chief Priest allege that he tampered with N500 notes while dancing at the social event, which is a violation of Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
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