Going forward, Okechukwu Pascal (aka High Priest Cubana) will lead a strict and intensive sensitization or campaign against misuse of coins and banknotes issued under the CBN Act of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”
He will also post bi-monthly on his various social media containing a minimum of two video clips on sensitization/campaign against naira misuse and various abuses”.
This is part of the agreement the celebrity bartender must fulfill to guarantee his freedom.
This was revealed on Tuesday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) while speaking on the judgment of Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos regarding the terms of settlement of three charges bordering on misappropriation of the Naira. preferred record compared to the Cuban High Priest) by the EFCC.
The commission said its actions were in line with Article 14(2) of the 2004 Establishment Act.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Tuesday explained that the said Section of the EFCC Establishment Act empowers the Commission to aggravate any violation, subject to the provisions of Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by “accepting such violation . the amount of money deemed necessary exceeds the maximum amount that the perpetrator would be liable for if he were found guilty.”
He noted that the N10 million the court imposed on High Priest Cubana far exceeded the N50,000 he was charged for his offences. “This is in response to an application filed with the EFCC by counsel for the accused, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, seeking the addition of offenses under Section 14(2) of the EFCC Act. Additionally, the Cuban Grand Imam will henceforth lead a strict and intensive sensitization or campaign against the misuse of coins and banknotes issued under the CBN Law of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”
The court also ruled that, “the accused must post every two months on his various social media containing a minimum of two video clips on sensitization/campaign against naira misuse and various offences”.
All this was a strict precaution intended to separate the Cubana High Priest from future desecration of the Naira.
Oyewale warned that “the Special Task Force against Naira Abuse and Dollarization of the economy is still in place. The Commission remains undeterred in the exercise of its legitimate mandate and the court’s decision against the Cuban Grand Imam should stimulate increased commitment of Nigerians to defend the sanctity of the Naira and refrain from any violation of the country’s legal tender.”
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Meanwhile, the Chief Imam of Cubana is filled with joy after a court dismissed charges against him for alleged misuse of naira.
Cubana was first charged by the EFCC on April 17 on three counts of allegedly spraying and damaging Naira notes during a social event at the Eko Hotel in Lagos.
During his initial arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail of N10 million.
On the last adjourned date on May 2, Cubaba’s counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), had informed the court that both parties were exploring a settlement and had submitted an application for the matter to be resolved in accordance with the provisions of section 14(2) of the court. EFCC Act.
In accordance with his stance, he filed an application to withdraw the initial objection raised by the defense, and since there was no objection from the prosecution, the court granted the same.
Therefore, the court adjourned the case to June 25 for a final hearing on the settlement.
In the ruling dismissing the case, Judge Ogundare said:
“Under the agreement of the prosecution and defense under the EFCC Foundation Act, an agreement has been submitted to the court, hence this charge is dropped as the accused is hereby warned,” he said.
Following the ruling, Cubana took to her Instagram page to thank God that her case had been dismissed.
“Alhamdulillah Because My Case Was Resolved, Defendant CP Was Warned & Released. Thank you @officialefcc 
& My Legal Team Led By Senior Lawyer Chikaosolu Ojukwu 
Now let’s go straight to #ChiVido2024
With 
“Serenity & Tranquility. NB: Please Don’t Mutilate Your Naira If Needed Better Do It In Dollars,” he wrote.
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