OWERRI / ABUJA — Celebrity businessman and nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reiterated his commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, declaring that Southeast entrepreneurs and voters are taking steps to align directly with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking in Imo State in his official capacity as the regional director for the City Boy Movement—a pro-Tinubu youth mobilization group—the socialite stated on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that Igbos are building direct channels of influence with the presidency through the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, to secure regional economic interests and political integration.
Describing political opposition as counterproductive for the Southeast, Cubana Chief Priest argued that aligning with the central government represents the most pragmatic route to prevent the region from being sidelined in federal governance and infrastructure distribution ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
Key Takeaways from the Political Declaration
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Direct Executive Access: Cubana Chief Priest asserted that Southeast business operators now enjoy direct access to the presidency through Seyi Tinubu, framing the relationship as a bridge for commercial growth and regional representation.
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APC Membership Mobilization: He claimed that mass registrations for the APC are underway across Imo State and parts of the Southeast, declaring that the ruling party is establishing an unassailable political presence in the state ahead of 2027.
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Rejection of Opposition Isolation: Addressing online backlash over his pivot away from opposition politics, Okechukwu urged Southeast voters to abandon sentiment and “play politics with lifestyle,” arguing that staying in opposition risks another four years on the political bench.
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Public & Social Media Reactions: The socialite’s public stance triggered intense debate across social platforms, with critics accusing prominent influencers of seeking personal access and commercial protection, while supporters hailed the move as a pragmatic political strategy for the Southeast.
