Prominent nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has expressed his support for his close associate Emeka Okonkwo (E-Money), following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). E-Money was apprehended at his Lagos residence on Monday night over accusations of currency misuse and violating foreign exchange regulations by publicly spraying U.S. dollars at an event.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Cubana Chief Priest came to the defense of E-Money, highlighting his positive contributions to the southeastern region of Nigeria, particularly his Homecoming Concert this Easter, which aimed at uplifting the area. He insinuated that E-Money's growing influence had alarmed certain powerful figures who now sought to break him down, likely with the intention of forcing him to support them under duress.
Cubana Chief Priest wrote:
“This is a guy who just did everything to push up Southeast with his just concluded Home Coming Concert this Easter. I knew they will come for him because they just saw his strength, they are doing this so they could break him so as to make him succumb in supporting them under duress.”
He also expressed a broader sentiment about the continued challenges faced by the Igbo community, vowing that they would not be intimidated. Cubana Chief Priest emphasized that despite such oppression, the Igbo community would continue to thrive, with more billionaires emerging in the future. He also made a commitment to support and vote for their own in the 2027 elections.
This post also drew parallels with his own previous legal troubles, noting that despite facing similar charges of cash spraying during a 2024 event, he emerged stronger after a legal settlement. He concluded by offering words of encouragement to E-Money, assuring him that the current challenges would only serve to make him stronger.
Cubana Chief Priest’s post underscores the ongoing friction between powerful figures and social influencers in Nigeria, with E-Money’s arrest becoming a flashpoint for broader political and social tensions.
