Cubana Chief Priest has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Obi Cubana, a hotelier and nightclub entrepreneur.
Cubana Chief Priest, a businessman, also with an interest in nightclubs, is an ally of Obi Cubana. He confirmed via an Instagram post that Obi Cubana was indeed being detained at the Abuja office of the EFCC.
On Monday, November 1, the Abuja-based socialite arrived at the EFFC headquarters at Jabi where he was interrogated by operatives of the anti-graft commission.
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Though allegations against Obi Cubana are sketchy, a source disclosed that his case bordered on alleged money laundering and tax-related issues.
Reacting to the news, Cubana Chief Priest via his Instagram page said: “What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger, We Igbo’s are used to this, Mbakala Ga Ama Ozo Mana Ozo Ga Ala. #FreeObiCubana.”
Obi Cubana’s wife, Ebele Iyiegbu, has also sent him a message of support amid the EFCC probe
In an Instagram post, she said: “A man with a heart of Diamond. Nwoke ike! Odogwu m! We love you and we are solidly behind you. Even Jesus went through something worse than this so no stress,” she wrote.