Well-liked socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, famously generally known as Cubana Chief Priest, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat within the Federal Home of Representatives within the 2027 common elections.
The “Superstar Barman,” who has lengthy been an in depth ally of the Imo State authorities, revealed that he will likely be operating underneath the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
This transfer, based on him, is a strategic determination aimed toward utilizing the equipment of the federal authorities to advocate for the discharge of the detained chief of the Indigenous Individuals of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Explaining his selection to stay with the ruling celebration regardless of the prevailing political sentiments within the area, the social media influencer emphasised that being within the opposition limits one’s potential to affect high-level govt selections.
“I no match assist Maazi Nnamdi Kanu from opposition. I’ve all the time been an APC,” he said. “My father, Governor Hope, has labored laborious on APC for me to not help him as DG Renewed Hope.”
The businessman additional clarified his previous political actions, addressing his seen help for the Labour Occasion (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the course of the 2023 cycle.
He famous that whereas he championed the “Obidient” trigger on the time, he did so whereas serving as a Particular Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.
Nevertheless, he made it clear that his loyalty has now absolutely shifted again to the middle and the management of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Final election, as Particular Adviser to Governor Hope, I labored for Peter Obi, however this time I dey with Asiwaju,” he added.
Chief Priest described his 2027 ambition as a “deliberate transfer” to transition from social media influencing to lively governance, arguing that the South-East wants younger, influential voices throughout the system to barter for the area’s pursuits successfully.