Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, did not enter a plea at a United Kingdom court hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after the proceedings could not go ahead as scheduled.

The case came up at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where the charge sheet was reportedly unavailable at the time of the hearing. The court subsequently adjourned the matter and fixed February 8, 2027, for the next plea and trial preparation hearing.

The development places the focus on the next stage of the legal proceedings, with the trial itself scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027, according to the BBC.

At a Glance

• Poco Lee appeared in connection with his ongoing UK court case.
• The September 15, 2026, hearing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
• He did not enter a plea because the charge sheet was unavailable at the hearing.
• The next plea and trial preparation hearing is scheduled for February 8, 2027.
• The trial is scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027, according to the BBC.
• Poco Lee was previously granted bail on September 11, 2026.
• The entertainer has maintained that he is innocent of the sexual allegation against him.

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What Happened At Snaresbrook Crown Court?

Poco Lee’s case returned to Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15 for a hearing connected to the ongoing proceedings.

However, the matter could not progress to the plea stage because the charge sheet was unavailable when the hearing was scheduled to take place.

As a result, the court adjourned the proceedings rather than proceeding with the plea.

The next plea and trial preparation hearing has now been fixed for February 8, 2027.

Poco Lee is expected to indicate at that stage whether he will plead guilty or not guilty to the charges before the court.

The Case Timeline

September 11, 2026 — Bail

Poco Lee had earlier appeared before the same court on September 11, 2026, when he was granted bail.

September 15, 2026 — Plea Hearing

His case returned to Snaresbrook Crown Court four days later.

The scheduled proceedings could not proceed because the charge sheet was unavailable, meaning Poco Lee did not enter a plea at that hearing.

February 8, 2027 — Next Hearing

The court has fixed February 8, 2027, for the next plea and trial preparation hearing.

March 8, 2027 — Scheduled Trial

According to the BBC, the trial is scheduled to commence on March 8, 2027.

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Poco Lee Maintains His Innocence

Following his release on bail, Poco Lee spoke about his experience in the United Kingdom during a video call with social commentator VeryDarkMan.

The dancer said that while he was away, his major concern was the welfare of his associates and the effect his absence could have on their business activities.

Poco Lee also maintained that he was innocent of the sexual allegation against him.

He said:

“I was just being myself. God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people. Jago could not do anything business, and I didn’t want to stress anyone.

“If I was inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins, but since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure.”

The statement represents Poco Lee’s position on the allegation and should be distinguished from the ongoing court process. His denial does not itself determine the outcome of the case.

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What Happens Next?

The next confirmed stage of the proceedings is the February 8, 2027 plea and trial preparation hearing.

The scheduled trial is then expected to begin on March 8, 2027, according to the BBC.

For now, the September hearing has resulted in an adjournment rather than a plea being entered. Further developments will depend on the progression of the case through the UK court process.

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Final Story Wrap-Up

Poco Lee’s UK court case has been adjourned after he did not enter a plea at the September 15 hearing because the charge sheet was unavailable.

The court has scheduled February 8, 2027, for the next plea and trial preparation hearing, while the trial is scheduled for March 8, 2027, according to the BBC.

Poco Lee has maintained his innocence regarding the sexual allegation, but the court proceedings remain ongoing. The latest development is therefore the adjournment of the plea proceedings and the fixing of the next confirmed court dates.

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