JUST IN: Poco Lee to Face UK Court September 15 Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is scheduled to appear before a London court on September 15, 2026, over an alleged sexual assault case.

The development was confirmed on Tuesday, August 25, after Snaresbrook Crown Court officially acknowledged that a case involving the Nigerian entertainer had been listed before the court.

According to the court's Admin Team Lead, James Baker, the matter is scheduled for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026.

Baker confirmed the listing in correspondence with Nigerian media, while noting that the exact time and courtroom for the proceedings would only be made available shortly before the hearing.

The court also stated that criminal proceedings are open to members of the public.

The confirmation comes after reports emerged earlier this week that Poco Lee was being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence.

### Court confirms September 15 hearing

The confirmation by Snaresbrook Crown Court provides the first direct judicial confirmation of the scheduled proceedings following reports about Poco Lee's detention.

The case is listed for plea and trial preparation.

A plea hearing is a stage of criminal proceedings at which an accused person may indicate whether they intend to plead guilty or not guilty, after which the court determines the next steps in the case.

The court has not publicly disclosed detailed information about the allegations beyond confirming the assault case.

Reports circulating online have described the allegation as sexual assault, but the court's correspondence referred to the matter generally as an assault case.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and the identity of the complainant have not been publicly disclosed in the court confirmation.

### Poco Lee reportedly on remand

Before the court confirmed the case, Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby and founder of the Community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, said Poco Lee was being held on remand in a UK prison.

Kuti said he was aware of the case through his involvement in court proceedings and his support for Nigerians facing legal difficulties in the United Kingdom.

He said Poco Lee was expected to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15 for a plea hearing.

Kuti also urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course, stressing that an allegation does not amount to a conviction.

His comments came after reports of Poco Lee's alleged detention began circulating on social media around August 19.

At the time, details surrounding the case were limited and there was no immediate independent confirmation from a UK court.

The latest court correspondence has now confirmed that a case involving the entertainer is officially listed for September 15.

### Friends rally behind Poco Lee

The reports have also prompted reactions from some of Poco Lee's friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Filmmaker TG Omori and socialite Rahman Jago were among those who publicly expressed support for the dancer while urging people not to rush to conclusions.

Their comments came amid discussions on social media surrounding the allegations and Poco Lee's reported detention.

The reactions have also generated debate over the need to allow the judicial process to determine the facts of the case rather than relying on unverified claims circulating online.

### Legal process to determine allegations

With the case now officially listed at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Poco Lee is expected to face the next stage of the UK criminal justice process on September 15.

The court has not yet released the exact courtroom or precise time for the hearing, with the administration stating that those details will become available closer to the date.

The allegations against Poco Lee remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court.

The September hearing is expected to provide further clarity on the charges and the next stage of the proceedings.

Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, rose to prominence as a dancer and entertainer and has become one of Nigeria's recognisable figures in the contemporary entertainment industry.

The latest development marks a significant legal challenge for the entertainer as he prepares to appear before a UK court next month.