Celebrity businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite losing the party’s ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency in Imo State.
Speaking during an interview on The Beat FM, the businessman dismissed claims that his defeat in the APC primary election had affected his relationship with the party or weakened his support for President Tinubu.
According to him, his commitment to the APC and the president remains strong and unchanged.
“My support for the party is undiluted, and my support for the president is something that is unshakable,” he stated.
Cubana Chief Priest, who has been visibly associated with APC mobilisation efforts in the South-East and the City Boy Movement that supported Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, said his interest in politics goes beyond making comments on social media.
He explained that he decided to become actively involved in governance because he believes meaningful change can only happen when individuals participate directly in decision-making processes.
“What we have to do at this moment is to go beyond what we used to do. What was done over the years was make a post, make a video, people are going to like and comment, but after that, what happens? Nothing happens,” he said.
The socialite noted that his influence, financial strength, and personal experience have positioned him to contribute positively to governance and development.
“I felt I could go beyond social media posting. I have the energy to participate, I have the energy, money and experience to participate.
“As someone who has been able to build himself to this standard, as someone who has been able to help brands do better, I felt I could help make a difference at the table where decisions are being made instead of waiting for those decisions to be made and I go ranting on social media,” he added.
Cubana Chief Priest also defended the APC-led administration, particularly on the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the policy has improved the financial capacity of state governments to execute projects and improve infrastructure.
According to him, governors now have more access to funds without relying heavily on borrowing.
“A lot of governors now are able to do a lot of things in their states without borrowing money. They have opportunities to get this money that’s being gotten back from subsidy to help them build,” he said.
Earlier this month, the businessman revealed that he voluntarily withdrew from the APC primary race after consultations with party leaders regarding zoning arrangements, which reportedly did not favour his local government area.
However, during a recent Twitch live session with popular streamer Peller, Cubana Chief Priest claimed that President Tinubu may not fully trust him because of his previous association with Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 elections.
Cubana Chief Priest Declares Unwavering Loyalty To Tinubu, APC Despite Imo Primary Setback
