Celebrity nightlife figure and entrepreneur Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu—better known as Cubana Chief Priest—has taken a decisive step into Nigeria’s political arena, confirming his bid for a seat in the House of Representatives.
The socialite announced that he has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State, signalling a transition from entertainment influence to frontline politics.
He shared the development on Instagram, posting a photo alongside political allies and revealing that he had presented his forms for endorsement. In his caption, he wrote: “Stopped by to see my patron @cityboy.movement_hq, the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, @seyitinubu, with my nomination and expression of interest form for blessings… When I say City Boy Movement, you say empowering the youth.”
The move confirms earlier indications that Cubana Chief Priest was preparing to run in the next general election under the APC platform. His entry adds to the growing list of Nigerian celebrities leveraging their popularity to pursue elected office.
While his political experience remains untested, his influence—especially among young Nigerians and within the southeast entertainment scene—could reshape voter engagement in the constituency. However, name recognition alone rarely translates into electoral success without strong grassroots structures and policy clarity.
His choice of constituency, covering Orsu, Orlu, and Oru East, places him in a politically sensitive zone within Imo State, where local dynamics, party loyalty, and voter expectations will likely outweigh social media popularity.
The public endorsement visit to Seyi Tinubu also hints at strategic alignment with influential figures within the APC, suggesting that his campaign may be positioning itself beyond a symbolic run.
With elections still ahead, attention will now shift to whether Cubana Chief Priest can convert celebrity status into a credible political campaign capable of surviving party primaries and winning voter trust.
