Old Video of Obi Cubana with Peter Obi Resurfaces Amid Political Shifts
A throwback video from April 2025 featuring businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, with former Anambra state governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has resurfaced online. This comes months after Obi Cubana was appointed as the South East coordinator for the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu group supporting President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Video Details and Context
The video was recorded during Obi Cubana's lavish 50th birthday celebration in Abuja, which was attended by numerous celebrities, politicians, and high-profile guests. In the clip, Peter Obi approaches Obi Cubana and his seated son to exchange greetings. After pleasantries with the businessman, the politician turns to greet the young boy, who remains seated. Displeased by this lack of courtesy, Obi Cubana promptly instructs his son to stand up and greet the elder properly, an action that was met with applause at the time.
The resurfacing of this video in 2026 has sparked renewed interest and diverse reactions online, particularly in light of Obi Cubana's recent political alignment with Tinubu's camp. His public support for President Tinubu has been a trending topic, making this old interaction with Peter Obi a focal point for discussions on political affiliations and personal choices.
Public Reactions and Commentary
The video has generated a wide range of comments from social media users, reflecting varied perspectives on Obi Cubana's political stance. Many have emphasized the importance of individual choice and the non-confrontational nature of politics post-elections.
- bellobabs commented: "Why are they analyzing and visualizing this Cubana support for PBAT like he did something bad. Man is an adult and a Nigeria who has got the right to support any candidate he adore. The time of blackmailing and threatening people based on their political choice is over, this is not 2023, the sky is wide enough for all bird to fly, if you support your Obi without drama, let me support PBAT in peace."
- amteafirstson said: "Politics is not a do or die affair ..after elections life and friendship goes on."
- jako_gram commented: "Obi Cubana is a business man You don’t expect him to turn back against his PARTNERS."
- advataize said: "Did Cubana ever mention any type of support for Obi's presidential ambition or you guys just expect him to be his supporter cos he is from the same state with him? What's wrong with Obi Cubana been the coordinator for City Boy movement? Can't he make a choice for himself anymore."
- funnyprinceworld commented: "Everybody wan secure their wealth."
Obi Cubana's Recent Experiences
In related news, Obi Cubana recently shared a video on his Instagram account detailing his experiences over the past few days. On Saturday, January 24, he posted a clip showing him on a phone call, captioning it with "Phone buzzing non-stop!! What a week." This indicates the heightened attention and activity surrounding his political involvement and public statements.
The resurgence of this old video underscores the ongoing public fascination with the intersections of celebrity, business, and politics in Nigeria. As the 2027 elections approach, such moments from the past continue to influence contemporary political discourse and public opinion.
