Cubana Chief Priest's Naira Abuse Case Adjourned For June 25th

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Cubana Chief Priest's case for allegedly abusing the Naira has been adjourned once more by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The new court date is set for June 25th.

Here's a breakdown of the situation:

• Charges: Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, is facing a three-count charge for allegedly spraying and tampering with Naira notes at a Lagos social event.

• Initial Plea: He pleaded not guilty to the charges in April and was granted bail for N10 million.

• Settlement Attempts: During the last hearing in May, the defense expressed interest in exploring a settlement with the EFCC.

• Latest Development: Despite pursuing a settlement, the defense requested another adjournment, which the court granted.

The Next Steps:

• The court will reconvene on June 25th to hear any updates on the settlement discussions.

• If a settlement isn't reached by then, the case will likely proceed towards trial.

The Charges:

• Cubana Chief Priest is accused of violating Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act of 2007, which prohibits tampering with the Naira currency.

Stay tuned for further updates on the outcome of Cubana Chief Priest's case.

Source: Daily Post

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