According to a report by PUNCH on Sunday, May 17, 2026, celebrity businessman and nightlife promoter Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State, saying he has no regrets despite the outcome.
Cubana Chief Priest, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, contested the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections but lost the primary to incumbent lawmaker Canice Nwachukwu after polling 14 votes.
Following the announcement of results, a video circulating online showed the socialite expressing disappointment over the outcome while reflecting on his political experience. In the video, he insisted that his decision to participate in the contest was driven by ambition and personal conviction, rather than regret.
“I’m a hustler, and I didn’t regret trying to contest for a position,” he said. “My only regret was trusting the elders in the community. I know how much I gave them, but only 14 people voted for me in the primary.”
His remarks have since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with users debating both his claims and the dynamics of the party primary that produced such a low vote count for a high-profile aspirant.
The APC primary election, which determined the party’s candidate for the federal constituency, ultimately returned Canice Nwachukwu as the flag bearer for the 2026 House of Representatives election. The exercise was reportedly conducted in line with party procedures, though it has continued to attract public attention due to the prominence of some of the contestants.
Meanwhile, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, publicly reacted to Cubana Chief Priest’s defeat with a message of encouragement shared via his Instagram page on Sunday. The post, which was later reposted by the socialite, offered words of motivation in the wake of the electoral setback.
“Bro, sometimes by losing a battle, you find a new way to win the war. Keep your head up @cubana_chiefpriest. We know what you are capable of achieving,” Seyi wrote.
The message has drawn mixed reactions online, with some users praising the gesture as supportive, while others continued to focus on the surprising outcome of the primary election.
Cubana Chief Priest’s political ambition had attracted significant public attention due to his influence in the entertainment and business space, as well as his involvement in grassroots political mobilisation….See More
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