Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee will return to a United Kingdom court in 2027 as his ongoing legal case continues.
The Snaresbrook Crown Court in London has fixed February 8, 2027, for Poco Lee’s next plea and trial preparation hearing. His trial has also been scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027.
The new dates were announced after the planned hearing on September 15 could not go ahead as expected. Reports say court didn’t have the official paperwork it was not available in court, meaning Poco Lee could not formally enter a plea at the time. He is expected to indicate whether he will plead guilty or not guilty at the February hearing.
Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, has five charges against him in the UK. Related to sexual offenses They include two charges of rape, one for attempting to rape , two for assault of penetration. These allegations are from an alleged event that occurred in east London in July 2026.
The entertainer has been allowed to remain out of custody on bail while the case continues , he has said that the allegations against him are not true
The case has received a lot of attention from Nigerians in the UK and Nigeria, with people closely following every new update.
For now, the matter remains before the UK court. The February hearing will be an important next step before the trial is expected to begin in March.