Isaac Fayose Claps Back at Cubana Chiefpriest in Heated Online Exchange
Social media commentator Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has launched a fiery response to celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest. The clash erupted after Chiefpriest criticized Fayose's controversial claim that the Igbos are Nigeria's greediest ethnic group, leading to a viral video exchange that has captivated netizens.
Fayose Questions Legitimacy of Cubana Chiefpriest's Wealth
In a video that quickly spread across social platforms, Fayose dismissed Chiefpriest as a "little boy" while boasting about his own business ventures dating back to the 1990s in London and Nigeria. He questioned the rapid accumulation of wealth by the socialite, suggesting that in a country with proper financial oversight, Chiefpriest would be behind bars.
"If we were in a normal country where they check wealth, you would be in jail by now," Fayose declared. "Hushpuppi did more than you. He is now in prison in the US. We do not know the source of your wealth."
Defending Controversial Ethnic Remarks
Fayose stood firmly by his original comments about the Igbo ethnic group without offering any apology. He emphasized that he had been interacting with prominent Nigerian figures long before Cubana Chiefpriest gained public attention, framing the dispute as a clash between established "old money" and questionable new wealth.
Netizens Divided Over the Feud
The exchange has sparked intense debate online, with supporters and critics taking sides:
- derainfire commented: "Ha if I be CP I go just relax and hide my face."
- iamkenpaul wrote: "This man is the Only Yoruba man I like I like as he dey give it to my fellow Igbos wey no get sense."
- dachie1 countered: "How do you know his wealth is not clean? He traveled abroad, earned money, and invested it. So why do you all think his wealth is not clean."
- ifeanyiemmanuel631 added: "Tell Chief Priest to Visit United States, if he returns make I bend. Thank you Elder Isaac Fayose for schooling him properly."
Broader Implications of the Conflict
The feud touches on several sensitive issues in Nigerian society, including:
- Ethnic tensions and perceptions between different groups
- Wealth legitimacy and questions about rapid financial success
- Generational divides between established business figures and new social media celebrities
- Accountability for sources of wealth in Nigeria's economic landscape
As the video continues to circulate, it highlights how personal conflicts between public figures can quickly escalate into broader discussions about ethnicity, wealth, and social status in contemporary Nigeria. The exchange serves as a reminder of the powerful role social media plays in amplifying disputes that might otherwise remain private.
