Urging Nigerians to avoid any interactions with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), popular bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, highlighted the challenging circumstances suspects face during trials with the EFCC.
Taking to Instagram recently, the nightlife icon shared a cautionary message: “The stress of dealing with court matters is not something to be taken lightly. @officialefcc takes its matters seriously!!! It’s better to keep away from their troubles, trust me, you wouldn’t want to go through the stress I’m currently enduring.”
This plea from Cubana Chief Priest follows reports suggesting that he had reached a settlement outside of court regarding allegations of naira abuse.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has set June 5 as the date for a status update on the resolution of the case involving Cubana Chief Priest and the purported mishandling of naira notes.
On April 17, the EFCC brought forward charges against Cubana Chief Priest for alleged misconduct involving spraying and tampering with naira notes at a social gathering held in Eko Hotel, Lagos State.
Pleading not guilty to the accusations, he was granted bail set at N10 million.
Subsequently, Justice Kehinde Ogundare adjourned the trial to May 2 for preliminary objections and further proceedings.