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Naira Abuse: Court adjourns Cubana Chief Priest Case to June 25, 2024
The federal high court sitting in Lagos has again adjourned a case against Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged abuse of the naira.
On April 16, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a three-count charge against Cubana Chief Priest over alleged naira abuse.
He was alleged to have sprayed and tampered with the naira notes during a social event at the Eko Hotel in Lagos.
The nightlife promoter, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail of N10 million.
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At the last adjourned date on May 2, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), the defence counsel, informed the court that the parties were exploring settlement and had applied that the matter be settled pursuant to the provisions of section 14(2) of the EFCC Act.
Ojukwu then applied for a withdrawal of the preliminary objection, and since there was no objection from the prosecution, the court granted the request
The court had consequently adjourned the case until June 5 for a settlement report.
However, on Wednesday, News Agency of Nigeria NAN gathered that the defence wrote a letter seeking an adjournment of the case.
The case has now been fixed for June 25 for mention.
Cubana is well known for his luxurious lifestyle and affiliation with Davido, the Afrobeats singer.
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He served as the general manager of Cubana Groups but left the brand in September 2020 and established Club Xhrine in Owerri, Imo.
The nightlife promoter was honoured with a doctor of science in event and luxury hospitality management degree from the European American University in 2021.
In January 2022, Cubana was appointed as a social media aide to Hope Uzodinma, the governor of Imo state
