Reactions have trailed the decision of nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest to obtain a form to contest a seat in the House of Representatives, with some Southeasterners expressing strong opposition to his political ambition.
Cubana Chief Priest recently purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives nomination form to run for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State.
He made this known via his Instagram handle on Thursday.
In a 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. Chukwu Bu Ike M,” he said.
However,some critics from the region described the development as evidence that Nigeria’s political space has become a “joke” and, in some cases, a “crime scene,”.
They further claimed that the political environment has made it easier for wealthy and popular individuals to enter the race for public office, while raising concerns about representation, accountability, and the seriousness of governance.
