Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of naira abuse leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The charges, consisting of three counts, were filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, where he was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare. The EFCC accuses him of mishandling funds during social events, which allegedly contravenes the Central Bank Act of 2007.

During the court proceedings, Cubana Chief Priest denied the charges and was subsequently granted bail. The bail conditions require him to provide a sum of ₦10 million along with two sureties who must be employed by the federal or state government of Nigeria, with a minimum grade level of 16. Additionally, these sureties must possess verifiable landed property.

Moreover, Cubana Chief Priest is mandated to submit his travel passport to the court’s custody. Failure to comply with these bail conditions within seven days will result in his remand. Despite his plea, he also expressed intentions to contest the jurisdiction of the court in handling the case. The court scheduled a hearing on this matter for May 2nd.

This development emerges shortly after another controversial figure, Bobrisky, faced similar charges and received a six-month jail term.