“I will work against Peter Obi in 2027” – Cubana Chief Priest declares

Popular socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced his intention to work against Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential bid. This marks a major political shift for the celebrity barman, who was a vocal supporter of the Labour Party candidate during the 2023 elections.

The revelation came during a lively interaction with his followers on Instagram, sparked by questions about his new political alignment and role in the “City Boy Movement,” a key support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

When asked if he truly plans to oppose Obi, Cubana Chief Priest responded bluntly:

“Yes oh, hope say no be crime, because I worked for Obi last election even as special adviser to an APC governor.”

The conversation quickly became contentious as critics reminded him of past encounters with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), noting that the same government he now supports had previously investigated him. Undeterred, he dismissed the concerns with his usual bravado:

“If you never go EFCC for Naija, you never make am.”

The debate intensified when a commenter raised the issue of South-East regional development, suggesting that Obi could have won the last election if the region’s influential figures had been more united. Cubana Chief Priest responded sharply:

“Shut up your mouth and go support who you want. As you like, Biafra reach how many developments you don do for South-East?”

This political shift coincides with another high-profile appointment: Obi Cubana, a close associate, has been named South-East Director of the City Boy Movement, a move announced by President Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. The development has ignited discussions on social media about the political direction of influential South-East businessmen ahead of the 2027 elections.