Iweh Pascal Odinaka, the Nigerian dancer popularly known as Poco Lee, will appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2027, for a plea hearing over alleged sexual offences.
The court fixed the date after Poco Lee’s scheduled appearance on Tuesday could not go ahead. The charge sheet was unavailable.
Poco Lee had been due in court on September 15 for a plea and trial preparation hearing. However, he did not enter a plea because the charge sheet was not available.
Although the dancer was absent, many Nigerians reportedly attended the proceedings. Some were forced to wait outside the courtroom.
The court also fixed March 8, 2027, for the start of the trial.
Poco Lee faces charges of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. UK authorities previously remanded him in custody following his arrest over the allegations.
The dancer was later granted bail on September 11.
Poco Lee has maintained his innocence since the allegations emerged. During an Instagram Live session with social media personality VeryDarkMan, he denied committing the alleged sexual offences.
“If I did what someone said I did, I would say I am suffering my sins. As I did not do anything, my mind is as pure as anything. No one would want to attach themselves to something like that. And for Burna Boy and Jago to stand for me,” he said.
“I am a jolly good fellow. Even when I did not do anything.”
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