A Federal High Court in Lagos, Nigeria, has further adjourned the case against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, until June 25 for mention. Okechukwu is facing allegations of abusing the naira.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okechukwu on April 17 on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with Naira notes during a social event at Eko Hotel in Lagos. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of N10 million.
At the last adjourned date of May 2, the defence counsel, Mr. Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), informed the court that parties were exploring settlement and applied for the matter to be settled pursuant to the provisions of Section 14(2) of the EFCC Act. The defence then applied for a withdrawal of the preliminary objection, which was granted by the court.
However, on Wednesday, it was reported that the defence had written a letter seeking an adjournment of the case, leading to the new adjournment date of June 25.
In the charge, the defendant was accused of tampering with funds in the denomination of N500 while dancing at the social event in Eko Hotel.
