Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has explained why he stopped supporting Peter Obi and decided to back President Bola Tinubu, a statement that has triggered fresh reactions online within the last few hours.
According to a report by Kemi Filani, the celebrity barman made the remarks during a live session with popular TikToker Peller while addressing his recent political loss and public criticism.
Speaking during the livestream, Cubana Chief Priest said he no longer wanted to “keep losing,” adding that his decision to support Tinubu was based on political calculations and alignment.
“I don’t see him winning and I don’t want to keep losing,” he said during the livestream.
“Tinubu no really trust me as an Igbo man that I am and because I worked for Peter Obi at the last election but I chose Tinubu now because I don’t want to lose again. Make Tinubu just do his 8 years Dey go cos nobody can move him from there. Peller, Make sure you vote Tinubu… pic.twitter.com/f3KFOZXaJn
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 19, 2026
According to him, his earlier support for Peter Obi during the 2023 elections was influenced by ethnic sentiment and his desire to identify with the Igbo movement at the time.
The socialite has, in recent months, openly aligned himself with Tinubu and the APC-led “City Boy Movement,” appearing at several political gatherings and campaigns linked to the president and his allies.
Cubana chief priest finally breaks silence!
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 19, 2026
“I’ll never give up even if I lose again, All these people wey Dey troll me for IG and twitter, i checked their page and none of them get Gwagon, how will I be sad at what a poor men are saying? Everybody Dey call me, TVC Dey call me,… pic.twitter.com/XowhvSaUkc
Meanwhile, the comments have stirred mixed reactions across X, Facebook and Instagram, with supporters and critics debating his political switch. Some users accused him of chasing political relevance, while others defended his right to support any candidate of his choice.
The development has continued to dominate Nigerian celebrity news and trending celebrity gossip conversations online, especially among supporters of both political camps.
As at the time of filing this report, neither Peter Obi nor his media team had publicly reacted to Cubana Chief Priest’s latest comments.
Top 10 comments:
@EmekaReal1 from X — “So politics is now about joining the winning side only?”
@AdaLuxury from Instagram — “At least he spoke his truth instead of pretending.”
@ObiMovementNG from X — “This is exactly why celebrities should stay away from politics.”
@CityBoyUpdates from Facebook — “Chief Priest understands strategy. Politics is not emotions.”
@IamKachi from Instagram — “He supported Obi when it was trendy, now he switched.”
@NaijaTalks247 from X — “Everybody has the right to support whoever they want.”
@MaziChiboy from Facebook — “He just wants government connections, simple.”
@BlessingEmpire from Instagram — “People insulting him would still do same if opportunity comes.”
@TundeOnline from X — “This statement will definitely anger Obidients.”
@RealQueenAda from Facebook — “Whether you like him or not, he knows how to stay relevant.”
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