My Only Regret Was Trusting the Elders” – Cubana Chiefpriest Speaks After Losing APC Ticket
My Only Regret Was Trusting the Elders” – Cubana Chiefpriest Speaks After Losing APC Ticket
Popular socialite and businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest, has finally reacted after suffering defeat in the primary election for a political position under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Breaking his silence after the outcome of the exercise, the celebrity entrepreneur expressed mixed feelings over the experience, saying he had no regrets stepping into politics despite the disappointing result.
According to him, his greatest disappointment was not the loss itself, but the trust he placed in community elders whom he believed would stand by him after receiving support from him over time.
“I’m a hustler, and I didn’t regret trying to contest for a position. My only regret was trusting the elders in the community. I know how much I gave them, but only 14 people voted for me in the primary,” he said.
His remarks have since sparked reactions online, with supporters and critics sharing differing opinions over loyalty, political structures, and the realities of grassroots politics.
Many observers say the outcome highlights one of the harsh lessons in Nigerian politics — influence and generosity do not always translate into votes, especially during party primaries where strategic alliances and internal dynamics often determine outcomes.
The development has also reignited conversations around political loyalty and whether aspirants rely too heavily on verbal assurances from stakeholders rather than building strong voting networks.
Despite the setback, supporters believe Cubana Chiefpriest’s statement suggests he may not be stepping away from politics anytime soon.
