Cubana Chief Priest Arraigned In Court For ‘Naira Abuse’ Trial, Pleads Not Guilty (Video)

Cubana Chief Priest, a nightlife entrepreneur and social media celebrity, has expressed opposition to being charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In court on Wednesday, after being charged by the EFCC for suspected Naira misuse, his attorney Chukosolo Ojukwu said that they had filed a motion to oppose the trial.

The defendant has also filed application for bail.

The counts against Cubana read: “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.”

However, Cubuna has pleaded not guilty to the charges bordering on naira abuse.

The nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, is charged with violating the Central Bank Act of 2007 by allegedly spraying and tampering with naira during a social gathering. [CONTINUE READING HERE]

Cubana chief priest in court earlier today. pic.twitter.com/up65QCu0qk

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