Pascal Okechukwu, widely recognized as Cubana Chief Priest, has faced a significant setback in his political ambitions after losing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives in the Orlu/Orsu/Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State. The incumbent lawmaker, Honorable Canice Moore Nwachukwu Omeogo, also known as Omeogo, defeated the socialite in the party primaries held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Primary Election Results
According to reports, Cubana Chief Priest managed to secure only 14 votes out of a total of 2,845 votes cast in the primary election. This overwhelming defeat has effectively ended his bid to represent the constituency in the 2027 general elections under the APC banner.
Previous Declaration of Intent
The celebrity barman had earlier declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat, representing the Orsu, Orlu, and Oru East Federal Constituency. In a statement, he said, “Stopped by our great party, APC, state secretariat, to congratulate and encourage our state working committee on their emergence. Above all, I made known to them my humble aspiration to represent my people, the good people of Orsu, Orlu and Oru East Federal Constituency, at the House of Representatives. Na God get power; let the will of God be done. From our party women’s mouths to the mouth of God.”
Missing from Consensus List
Further confirming his loss, Cubana Chief Priest's name was notably absent from the APC House of Representatives consensus candidates list released by the party. The list includes prominent figures such as Ngozi Pat-Ekeji for Aboh/Ngor-Okpala, Chukwudi Anyanwuocha for Ahiazu/Ezinihitte, Sandra Inyama for Ideato, Canice Moore Nwachukwu Omeogo for Orlu/Orsu/Oru East, Jonas Okeke for Okigwe South, Uchenna Agasu for Okigwe North, Dibiagwu Eugene for Oguta/Ohaji-Egbema/Oru-West, Cosmos Maduba for Nkwerre/Nwangele/Isu/Njaba, Akarachi Amadi for Mbaike, and Tochi Okere for Owerri.
Political Background and Support
In recent times, Cubana Chief Priest has been a vocal supporter of the APC-led government and President Bola Tinubu. He expressed a strong ambition to represent his people, promising to bring development and value to the constituency. He also serves as the Imo director of the City Boy Movement, a political support group established by the President's son, Seyi Tinubu, to campaign for his father's re-election.
Impact on Political Career
Missing out on the APC ticket is a major setback for Cubana Chief Priest's nascent political career. He is now expected to focus his efforts on amplifying the City Boy Movement's message that President Tinubu deserves a second term in office. He will also likely hope that his services to the party will be rewarded in some capacity in the future.
