Poco Lee Management: Allegations Are Not Evidence of Guilt
The management of Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has broken its silence on the sexual assault case involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom, urging the public to allow the legal process to run its course. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, the management confirmed that the matter is currently before a UK court and cautioned against treating allegations as established facts, noting that Poco Lee has not been convicted of any offence. The team stressed that allegations do not amount to proof of guilt and said no conclusions should be reached until the case has been properly heard and determined by the appropriate legal authorities. Poco Lee’s management also addressed reports circulating online about alleged drink spiking, saying such claims are not contained in the allegations currently before the court. The team appealed to the media and members of the public to avoid introducing details that are not part of the actual case, warning that doing so could contribute to misinformation and unfairly prejudice those involved. Reports of Poco Lee’s arrest in the UK emerged on August 19, with the reports linking his detention to a sexual assault allegation. At the time, British authorities had not publicly established details about the alleged victim or the circumstances surrounding the case.
Separately, Texas-based Nigerian rapper Ms Jorji made allegations against Poco Lee in videos shared online. She claimed that he had attempted to sexually assault her and her girlfriend about two years ago during a visit to his home in Dallas. However, those claims have not been independently verified by a court or law enforcement agency, and no connection has been established between them and the ongoing UK case. Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, gained prominence after featuring in Zlatan Ibile’s 2018 Zanku (Legwork) music video. He has since built a career as one of Nigeria’s prominent dancers and entertainers, working with artistes including Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide and Naira Marley. His management says further updates will be communicated through official channels, while appealing for patience, restraint and respect for the ongoing legal proceedings.
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