Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, appeared at the Federal High Court in Lagos for his trial on allegations of naira abuse. The celebrity barman was arrested by operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos over the alleged offense.
He was detained until Wednesday morning when he was escorted to court by armed police operatives around 8:45 am. The trial is being presided over by Justice Kehinde Ogundare, and judgment is anticipated to be delivered today concerning the three counts of charges leveled against Cubana Chief Priest.
The case has drawn significant attention, with observers eager to see the outcome of the legal proceedings. Video footage capturing Cubana Chief Priest's arrival at the court premises has circulated on social media, adding to the public interest surrounding the trial.
As the trial unfolds, the Nigerian populace awaits the verdict and its implications for both Cubana Chief Priest and the broader issue of financial misconduct within the country.