Known by his stage name Cubana Chief Priest, celebrity socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu has declared his intention to run against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.
The socialite declared his changing stance on Instagram amid a heated discussion with followers. The socialite had previously enthusiastically backed the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 elections.
The internet dispute was brought on by inquiries regarding his sudden political change and affiliation with the pro-Tinubu “City Boy Movement.”
He didn’t hesitate to answer a follower’s question about if he really planned to work against Obi in the upcoming election.
“Yes,” he answered, “I hope that it won’t be a crime because I worked for Obi previous election, including serving as a special adviser to an APC governor.
Critics of his remarks cited his prior problems with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC.
Aligning with the current administration, according to others, would not protect him from scrutiny in the future.
In response, he dismissed the issue and boasted that going to the anti-graft agency is almost a sign of accomplishment.
He remarked, “You never make am if you never go EFCC for Naija.”
During the 2023 election, the debate later turned to the South-East and the issue of regional union.
Some comments said that Obi may have done better if he had had more support from powerful people in the area. Cubana Chief Priest replied aggressively, encouraging detractors to back whoever they choose and asking what real progress such sentiments had made in the South-East.
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