Okechukwu Paschal, a well-known Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur, also referred to as Cubana Chief Priest, has made his way to the Federal High Court in Lagos to face trial.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Cubana Chief Priest of misusing naira currency.
Accompanied by EFCC operatives and armed police escorts, he arrived at the court at approximately 8:45 am on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the EFCC filed a three-count charge against the social media celebrity.
The document, filed on April 4th by EFFC’s prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, along with seven other lawyers representing the Commission’s chairman, was made available.
The statement reads:
“That you, Okechukwu Pascal on 13th Feb. 2024, at Eko Hotel, within the jurisdiction of the court, while dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.”
“That you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in 2020, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.”
“That you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in January 2024, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.”
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Recall that, the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, for Naira abuse.
Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted him after reviewing the facts of the case.
In his allocution, Bobrisky stated to the court that he was unaware of the legislation against drug abuse.
He claimed to be a social media influencer with more than five million followers.
The court then informed him that ignorance of the law was no excuse.
He said:
“I know, My Lord. My Lord, I wish that you could give me a second chance to use my platform to inform and educate my followers about spraying money.
“I would do a video on my page and I will educate people about spraying money.
“I will not repeat it again. I regret my actions.”
It was revealed that the 31-year-old was invited following a video showed him spraying and flashing wads of fresh Naira notes during the opening of a film, Ajakaju, made by director Eniola Ajao, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.
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