A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, further adjourned until June 25 for mention a case against celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest), for alleged abuse of the Naira.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Okechukwu on April 17, on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira notes during a social event at Eko hotel in Lagos.
He had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of N10 million.
Both parties had earlier indicated they were exploring a settlement in the matter.
During the May 2 seating, the defense counsel, Mr. Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), informed the court that parties were exploring a settlement, and the matter was adjourned until June 5 for a report on the settlement.
The court then adjourned the case until June 5 (today) for report of settlement. However, on Wednesday, the defence requested an adjournment, and the case was fixed for June 25 for mention.
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Cubana Chief Priest is accused of tampering with N500 denomination funds while dancing at the social event. This the EFCC said contraves the Central Bank Act of 2007.
He was later arraigned on April 17 on a three-count charge bordering on Naira Abuse.
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