We Igbos now have access to Mr. President through his son, Seyi Tinubu. — Cubana Chief Priest
We Igbos now have access to Mr. President through his son, Seyi Tinubu. — Cubana Chief Priest
That’s why we’re doing everything to make sure he’s re-elected —l
Popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, made this statement on September 8, 2026, while rallying support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Speaking in Imo State in his capacity as the state director of the City Boy Movement—a political support group backing the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda—he urged the people of the Southeast to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Addressing supporters, Cubana Chief Priest asserted that “We Igbos now have access to Mr President through his son, Seyi Tinubu. That’s why we’re doing everything to make sure he’s re-elected,” pointing to a direct channel of influence with the presidency.
He declared that “Imo is APC” and claimed that the movement represents a new approach to political mobilisation in the Southeast, noting that thousands of residents are actively registering for the party.
Political commentators have noted that the City Boy Movement has strategically engaged several young Southeast billionaires, socialites, and influencers to build a solid political base for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The viral video has sparked intense debate across Nigerian social media platforms, with public sentiment heavily divided: Many social media users strongly rejected his statement, stating that he does not speak for the entire Igbo population. Others questioned the rationale of basing national political alignment or governance access entirely on a personal relationship with the president’s son.
On the other hand, some political operators in the region viewed the move as a pragmatic and strategic play to ensure the Southeast region is not left out of mainstream federal politics.
NJ
