Cubana Chief Priest Says Tinubu Distrusts Him Over Ethnicity and Obi Work

Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has stated that President Bola Tinubu does not fully trust him, attributing this to his ethnic background and past political support for a rival candidate. Okechukwu made these remarks during an interview streamed online on Tuesday evening.

He explained that President Tinubu views him with suspicion because he is an Igbo man and previously worked for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. Okechukwu said he believes this history affects his standing with the president.

The entrepreneur recently sought the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for the House of Representatives seat representing the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State but did not secure the ticket. He has since stated that his participation in that primary was not as initially reported, respecting the party's internal arrangements.

Okechukwu, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator for the pro-Tinubu City Boys Movement, detailed his political realignment. He said he supported Peter Obi in 2023 but has now thrown his weight behind President Tinubu. His decision, he stated, is based on a pragmatic...