Seyi Tinubu has reacted to the defeat of celebrity businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, in the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State.
Cubana Chief Priest had contested for the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections but lost to incumbent lawmaker Canice Nwachukwu after reportedly polling 14 votes during the party primary.
Reacting to the outcome, Seyi Tinubu shared a message of encouragement to the nightlife entrepreneur through a post on his Instagram page, which was later reposted by Cubana Chief Priest.
In his message, Seyi urged the celebrity businessman not to allow the setback discourage him, noting that political defeats can sometimes serve as stepping stones to future success.
Although the full details of the message were not disclosed, the gesture quickly attracted attention online as supporters and followers reacted to the development.
Meanwhile, Cubana Chief Priest also addressed the outcome in a viral video circulating across social media platforms.
The socialite stated that he did not regret participating in the election, describing himself as a hustler willing to take risks and pursue opportunities.
However, he admitted feeling disappointed over the low number of votes he received and appeared to question the conduct and loyalty of some party stakeholders involved in the process.
The APC primary election has continued to spark conversations online, with social media users expressing mixed reactions to Cubana Chief Priest’s political loss.
While some mocked the celebrity businessman and argued that politics differs from entertainment and social influence, others praised him for taking part in the democratic process and encouraged him to remain active in politics.
