Nigerian nightlife king and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has opened up about why he continues to back the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu, even though IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu remains in detention. In a series of Instagram Stories on February 4, 2026, he said, "I no fit help MNK from opposition. I have always been an APC member. My father, Governor Hope, has worked so hard on APC for me, not to support him as DG Renewed Hope" ¹ ² ³.
Chiefpriest was responding to a viral video from social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), who accused him of hypocrisy for joining a Tinubu support group in Imo State while Kanu is still behind bars. VDM referenced a November 2025 post where Chiefpriest warned that APC would struggle to get even 10,000 votes in the South East in 2027 if Kanu was not released ¹ ² ⁴.
In his response, Chiefpriest clarified that his loyalty to APC is long-standing, and that he previously campaigned for Labour Party's Peter Obi in 2023 while still an APC member. He also announced his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives under the APC platform in his constituency, saying, "Me self I dey run federal house for my constituency under APC" ¹ ² ³.
He explained that being in the ruling party gives him access to decision-makers and makes it easier to influence issues like Kanu's case, compared to being in opposition. The socialite's comments have sparked debate online, with some praising his pragmatism and others accusing him of prioritizing personal ambition over the South East's collective interests ⁵ ⁶ ⁷.
*What do you think about Chiefpriest's strategy? Is aligning with the ruling party the best way to influence change, or does it compromise advocacy for Nnamdi Kanu?* 🚀🇳🇬🤔 ¹ ² ³
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