Controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has reportedly claimed that he paid N5 million to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) as part of his efforts to secure a pardon from the Federal Government over money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a video shared by popular social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on October 7, 2024, Bobrisky alleged that the SAN initially requested N10 million for his legal services but that he could not raise the full amount due to his account being frozen by the EFCC.
The voice note, which was recorded on May 16, 2024, revealed that Bobrisky’s godfather had intervened to pay the initial N5 million. However, he mentioned he could not ask for additional financial assistance since his godfather had already provided him with a well-furnished apartment near the prison.
Clearing up speculation regarding his supposed incarceration, Bobrisky stated, “Truth be told, I won’t lie to you, you’re my person. I’m not in prison, but I’m around there. They got me an apartment because of my godfather. My godfather was able to say, ‘Never, you will not smell that prison.’”
He further explained, “So, he was able to talk to the Deputy Controller in Nigeria, and he said that as long as Bob is not posting or saying anything, they can put me close to the place so I can always come inside and see people, and welcome my family. Nobody needs to know.”
Bobrisky mentioned that he is scheduled to complete his sentence by July, but with potential amnesty, he could leave as early as the first week of the next month. He confirmed that his godfather had sent the N5 million to the SAN two weeks prior and that a request for pardon had already been submitted.
Following the release of the recording, Bobrisky humorously commented on his Instagram account, “Nurse Titi your patient is out again,” accompanied by laughing emojis.
This latest development comes on the heels of earlier allegations made by Bobrisky, claiming that EFCC operatives demanded and received N15 million to drop the money laundering charges against him. He also alleged that arrangements had been made for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment rather than in a correctional facility, facilitated by his godfather and the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service.