In a recently released voice note, controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, revealed that he paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to secure a Federal Government pardon for money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky mentioned that the SAN initially requested N10 million, but he couldn't raise the full amount due to his account being frozen by the EFCC.
This information was shared in a video posted by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, on October 7, 2024. The call recording reportedly dates back to May 16, 2024.
According to Bobrisky, his godfather helped him by providing the initial N5 million. However, he refrained from seeking additional funds since his godfather had already arranged for him to stay in a well-furnished apartment near the prison. He clarified that he is not currently in prison, despite public perception, stating, “Let the world think that, but you will never.” He added that his godfather had negotiated with the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service to allow him to remain close to the facility so he could receive visitors and welcome family members without drawing attention.
Bobrisky elaborated that they were working on securing a pardon to expedite his release, explaining, “I’m supposed to finish my sentence by July, but if we get the amnesty, I could leave by the first week of next month.” He noted that the SAN had received the N5 million, which was sent two weeks prior, and the pardon request had already been submitted.
Additionally, Bobrisky mentioned that his godfather coordinated his living arrangements with the Deputy Controller, as there were concerns about potential harassment if he were placed in a male facility. “They were worried about putting me in a male facility due to the risk of harassment, so they arranged for me to stay nearby, as long as I don’t post or say anything,” he explained.
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This latest revelation comes on the heels of Bobrisky's previous claim that EFCC operatives demanded and accepted N15 million to drop the money laundering charges against him. He alleged that his godfather, along with the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, facilitated arrangements for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment rather than in prison.
