Cubana Chief Priest Granted N10m Bail for Naira Abuse Charges

Today, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, was granted bail amounting to N10 million with two sureties of equal value by the Federal High Court in Lagos State. This decision comes after the popular barman entered a plea of not guilty to charges of tampering with and abusing the Nigerian currency during his trial.

Facing Justice Kehinde Ogundare, Cubana Chief Priest confronted three counts related to the alleged abuse of the national currency, as stipulated by the Central Bank Act of 2007. The accusations revolve around the act of spraying and interfering with Naira notes during a social gathering, purportedly occurring on February 13, 2024, at the prestigious Eko Hotel.

The charges suggest that Cubana Chief Priest sprayed Naira notes while participating in the said social event, contravening legal tender laws by tampering with N500 notes for an extended duration.

This ruling represents a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings against Cubana Chief Priest, underscoring the intricacies of the case. As the trial unfolds, the public awaits further insights into the matter. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.