Nigerian businessman and celebrity barman, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest is in a celebratory mood following his freedom from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC.
Kemi Filani reported on Wednesday that Chief Priest was arraigned by the EFCC over the charge of Naira mutilation amongst others. The commission had filed a three-count charge against the businessman for spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
Pascal arrived before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos, and pleaded not guilty to the charges of naira abuse. The celebrity barman was granted N10 million bail.
Sharing a photo of himself after release, Cubana Chief Priest appreciated those who had checked on him, saying their messages and love made him humble. He also bragged about being famous with claims that money is water.
Taking to his comment section, the likes of Davido, Mercy Eke, IK Ogbonna, Isreal DMW, and others left a message for him.
On Wednesday night, to celebrate his freedom, the businessman who said he was supposed to be in New York before the unfortunate incident was seen partying with businessman, Ifeanyi Coddi In videos, he shared on his Instagram page the best friend of Davido could be seen heartily dancing with a live band performing for him.
This isn’t the first time, Cubana will have trouble with EFCC. In 2022, he was arrested on cases related to money laundering and tax fraud.
The socialite was in their custody for days and had even spent his birthday in their custody. However, he was released on Monday, April 4th, 2022 to the cheers of his fans, followers, friends, colleagues, and lovers.
The news of his freedom was made known by his colleague, Soso Soberekon who shared a photo of himself and Okechukwu on his verified Instagram page, hailing him for being trusted and tested.
Davido was one of the many celebrities who rejoiced with him, as he described him as his best friend.
