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‘This is when he needs us most’ — Rahman Jago backs Poco Lee

Poco Lee’s management says the allegation is not part of the court case and urges the public to avoid unverified claims.

  • In a statement issued Tuesday, the management team of Iweh Pascal Odinaka, known as Poco Lee, denied reports linking his United Kingdom legal case to "drink spiking," stating such claims are not part of the court charges.
  • Benjamin Kuti, founder of the Community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, confirmed the dancer's detention on Monday after reports surfaced on Nigerian social media between 18 and 19 August.
  • Adedoyin Faleye, speaking for the management, urged the public to "desist from introducing details that are not part of the actual case," warning that unverified narratives create unfair prejudice against all parties involved.
  • Snaresbrook Crown Court in London scheduled a plea and trial preparation hearing for September 15, 2026, where the court will consider the defendant's plea and arrange the next stage of the case.
  • Separately, unrelated allegations involving a Texas-based Nigerian rapper named Jorji surfaced regarding a 2024 incident in Dallas, though there is no verified information linking those past claims to the current United Kingdom proceedings.
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P.M. News Nigeria broke the news in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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