Tinubu Still Wary of Me Because I Supported Peter Obi — Cubana Chief Priest
Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said President Bola Tinubu remains wary of him over his past support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election.
Cubana Chief Priest, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the Pro-Tinubu City Boys Movement, made the remarks during a livestream conversation with popular streamer Peller.
Speaking in a video circulating on Wednesday, the socialite said there was still lingering suspicion from the presidency towards him, which he linked to his ethnic background and previous political alignment.
“President Bola Tinubu no really trust me as an Igbo man that I am. He look me with one eye because he believes that this one that worked for Peter Obi, before at the last election,” he said.
He explained that his decision to switch allegiance to Tinubu was driven by a desire to support a winning side and avoid repeated political losses.
Asked why he left Peter Obi, he said, “Because I don’t want to lose again because they say first fool no be fool na the second fool be proper fool.”
He also dismissed the chances of Obi in the 2027 presidential election, describing the Labour Party figure as “not serious” and insisting that “the serious people will win.”
The comments triggered widespread reactions on social media, with critics accusing him of political opportunism and questioning his loyalty to the Igbo cause.
Others, however, said his remarks reflected the realities of Nigeria’s winner-takes-all political system.
Cubana Chief Priest was a prominent supporter of Peter Obi and the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections.
He has since defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress and pledged support for President Tinubu.
He also recently obtained an APC primary form for a House of Representatives seat but withdrew from the race on the day of the election.
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