Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, well known as Bobrisky, has admitted to being a man.
Bobrisky made the declaration before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos State on Friday, April 12, 2024.
The judge sentenced the controversial cross-dresser to six months imprisonment over naira abuse on Friday.
Before the sentence, Justice Awogboro asked Bobrisky about his gender and the latter declared that he is a man.
“Are you a man or a woman?” the judge asked.
“I am a man,” Bobrisky said.
Delivering judgement, Justice Awogboro said: “The act of mutilating the naira notes has become a menace, which has continued to damage the image of the country.
“Enough of people mutilating and tampering with our currencies. It has to stop. His will serve as a deterrent to others.”
The judge, therefore, sentenced Bobrisky to six months imprisonment, without an option of fine, from the date of his remand.
In his plea for mercy, Bobrisky said: “I am a social media influencer, with five million followers; and in all honesty, I was not aware of the law. I wish I could be given a second chance to use my platform to educate my followers against the abuse of the naira.”
His lawyer also said: “He will lead the crusade against the abuse of naira. He is also an employer of people; and if he goes to jail, the people he employs will suffer.
“He has cooperated with the EFCC and has not wasted the time of the court. We urge the court to caution the defendant and allow him to go. He has given evidence that he will be useful to the country. We urge you to grant a non-custodial sentencing option of fine.”
Bobrisky was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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