Celebrity socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced that he intends to work against former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 elections.
The declaration came during a tense exchange on the socialite’s Instagram page, where followers questioned his recent political shift and alignment with the pro-Tinubu ‘City Boy Movement’.
When asked if he truly planned to oppose Obi in the next election, Cubana Chief Priest responded without hesitation:
“Yes ooo hope say no be crime cuz I worked for Obi last election even as special adviser to an APC governor,” he said.
The announcement triggered backlash from critics, who pointed to his previous issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), questioning whether aligning with the current administration would shield him from scrutiny.
Cubana Chief Priest dismissed the concerns, jokingly referring to visits to the anti-graft agency as a badge of honour in Nigeria:
“If you never go EFCC for Naija you never make am,” he said.
The discussion also touched on the South-East region and political unity during the 2023 election. While some followers suggested that Obi might have performed better with stronger backing from influential figures in the region, Cubana Chief Priest challenged the notion, urging critics to support whoever they wish and questioning the practical impact of such sentiment.
“Support who you want. And what development did all that give the South-East?” he said.