Popular socialite and entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has spoken publicly after losing the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.
The celebrity barman, who doubles as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, failed to secure the party’s ticket after polling just 14 votes in the exercise.
Following the outcome of the primary, social media users reacted heavily to his defeat, with many questioning his political influence despite his open loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and visible participation in APC-related activities.
Addressing the situation in a viral video, Cubana Chief Priest said contesting for political office was not something he regretted.
He, however, expressed disappointment over what he described as misplaced trust in certain elders within his community, claiming he had supported them significantly before the election.
“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.
Seyi Tinubu Reacts After Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary in Imo politicsnigeria.com2 hours ago
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reacted to the defeat of celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State.
Cubana Chief Priest contested the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections but lost to incumbent lawmaker Canice Nwachukwu after polling 14 votes.
Following the result, Seyi Tinubu sent a message of encouragement to the nightlife promoter in a post shared on his Instagram page, which was later reposted by Cubana Chief Priest.
He advised him not to be discouraged by the outcome, stressing that setbacks can still lead to future success.
Cubana Chief Priest also reacted in a video circulating online, saying he had no regrets about contesting the election. However, he expressed disappointment over the low number of votes he received and questioned the role of party stakeholders in the process.
The APC primary result has continued to generate reactions on social media, with users divided in their responses to the outcome.
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