Poco Lee's UK management denies drink spiking claims ahead of Sept 15 court appearance
Poco Lee's management and legal team have denied unverified claims linking his UK detention to alleged "drink spiking," stating the allegation does not form part of charges before Snaresbrook Crown Court. The entertainer, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is scheduled to appear in London on September 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
The statement, issued August 25, 2026 by Adedoyin Faleye on behalf of Poco Lee's team, urges media and public to refrain from spreading unverified narratives that could create unfair prejudice. It emphasizes that allegations are not evidence of guilt and the matter should proceed through appropriate legal process. Poco Lee's detention was confirmed on August 24 by Benjamin Kuti (Oluomo of Derby), who plans to attend proceedings.
While reports of his detention began circulating on Nigerian social media between August 18-19, specifics of the charges remain undisclosed. The UK court confirmed the September 15 appearance via BBC News Pidgin, but no details on alleged offences have been made public. Separately, a 2024 allegation from Texas-based rapper Jorji regarding an incident in Dallas is noted as unrelated to the UK proceedings.
As Poco Lee awaits his court date—known for popularizing Zanku and Legwork dance while working with Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy—will you refrain from sharing unverified details about his case and allow the legal process to unfold without public speculation?