As Nigerian singer Davido celebrates his marriage to Chioma Rowland, his longtime lover, one of their close friends, Cubana Chief Priest, is embroiled in a scuffle with the EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the celebrity socialite have been engaged in a social media back-and-forth.
Cubana Chief Priest, namely Pascal Okechukwu, escaped conviction on naira abuse charges after settling with the EFCC.
The socialite took to social media to celebrate a “struck out” case, but the EFCC has clarified the situation. In a press release, the EFCC explained their actions fall under Section 14(2) of their Establishment Act, allowing them to accept a settlement exceeding the maximum penalty for the offense.
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While Cubana avoided a criminal record, the settlement isn’t without consequences. He was fined N10 million, significantly higher than the N50,000 standard…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
