Cubana Chiefpriest Appointed Imo State Director in Pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement
Nigerian celebrity and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has been officially unveiled as the latest high-profile member of the City Boy Movement (CBM). This youth-oriented political group is actively campaigning for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The announcement, which also confirms Chiefpriest's new role as the director for Imo State, was made public through the movement's official Instagram page on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Strategic Appointment to Boost Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda
According to the official statement released by the City Boy Movement, Cubana Chiefpriest brings a wealth of experience, significant social influence, and a people-centred approach to the table. His primary mandate will involve mobilising grassroots support, strengthening party structures, and advancing the core principles of Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda across Imo State. The movement described him as a symbol of dedication, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to the group's growth and objectives.
This appointment follows a similar pattern within the pro-Tinubu political circles. Just days earlier, on February 3, Seyi Tinubu, the president's son, presented a letter of appointment to businessman Obi Cubana, naming him the South-East director for the City Boy Movement. The movement appears to be strategically enlisting influential figures from the entertainment and business sectors to galvanise support ahead of the crucial 2027 polls.
Mixed Public Reactions and Online Commentary
The news of Cubana Chiefpriest's political appointment has triggered a wave of mixed reactions across various social media platforms. While some users extended their congratulations, others expressed scepticism and criticism regarding the motivations behind such appointments.
Compiled online comments reveal a spectrum of public opinion:
- One user, holmes_official, quipped: "Make unah sha share the money reach my side I don't want to miss on this opportunity."
- User ikedinachi9 commented critically, referencing the detained IPOB leader: "Is nnamdi kanu out, like you said before if he remains in, no human can canvas and get up to 10k vote for omila tinubu..... Ndi interest of our people at heart.. posterity will judge you all."
- Another user, iam_lordrex, observed: "E be like na all the Cubana group be this city Boys. High chiefs turn boys. Last last we go see the edits and present go still former."
- User officialforeign_ offered a philosophical take: "Those we put our hope in has been captured , that’s why it’s written trust no man but God."
Cubana Chiefpriest's Growing Political Ambitions
This new role within the City Boy Movement aligns with Cubana Chiefpriest's previously declared interest in mainstream politics. Legit.ng had earlier reported that the socialite announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives during the 2027 general elections. He stated his plan to run under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the decision as a deliberate and strategic move rather than an accidental venture.
The appointment also occurs alongside other notable political alignments in the South-East region. In related news, actor Yul Edochie recently announced his role as the deputy South-East coordinator for another pro-Tinubu campaign group, the Renewed Hope Initiative Forum Network (RTIFN), pledging full commitment to the president's re-election bid.
As the 2027 election cycle gradually approaches, the involvement of celebrities like Cubana Chiefpriest in political mobilisation efforts highlights the evolving strategies of campaign groups seeking to leverage popular culture and social influence to connect with the electorate, particularly the youth demographic.
