Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken publicly about his recent ordeal in the United Kingdom, insisting that he remained confident throughout because he knew he was innocent of the allegations against him.
Poco Lee made the remarks during a video conversation with social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, who shared the video on his Instagram page on Sunday.
The entertainer said his major concern while dealing with the situation was the effect it could have on his associates and business activities rather than the allegations against him.
“I was just being myself; God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people. Jago could not do anything business-wise; I didn’t want to stress anyone.
“If I were inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins. But since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure,” Poco Lee said.
He also expressed appreciation to those who stood by him during the difficult period, particularly Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Rahman Jago and other associates.
“Nobody would have wanted to associate themselves with something like that, but Burna Boy stood by me, Jago, and some of my other guys,” he added.
VeryDarkMan, who also spoke in the video, expressed his support for Poco Lee and questioned some of the reports surrounding the entertainer’s situation in the UK.
The development comes amid conflicting reports about the status of the criminal case involving Poco Lee, with some reports claiming that he had been released from prison and that the complainant had withdrawn the case.
However, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that the case remains active.
Responding to an inquiry by PUNCH Online on Saturday, the CPS Press Office said Poco Lee was still scheduled to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
“This case is still live, and Odinaka is still set to appear for a PTPH at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15 September 2026,” the CPS said.
A Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing is a pre-trial proceeding during which issues concerning the defendant’s plea and preparations for trial are addressed.
The CPS did not, however, disclose whether Poco Lee was currently in custody or had been granted bail.
PUNCH Online said it had contacted Snaresbrook Crown Court for clarification on his current custody or bail status.
Poco Lee is facing five sexual offence charges in the UK, attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
The case reportedly followed his visit to the UK for the Davido and Friends concert at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14.
Snaresbrook Crown Court had earlier listed the matter for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15.
The court has also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the identity of the complainant under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.
While Poco Lee has denied the allegations against him, the charges remain before the court and have not been determined.