Tinubu ‘20 Steps Ahead’: Cubana ChiefPriest Reinforces Support for CityBoy Movement!
Tinubu ‘20 Steps Ahead’: Cubana ChiefPriest Reinforces Support for CityBoy Movement!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist)| Sele Media Africa
Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Cubana ChiefPriest, has reiterated his public support for the pro-government CityBoy Movement, asserting that President Bola Tinubu maintains a commanding political advantage ahead of future electoral contests.
In widely circulated social media remarks, Cubana ChiefPriest stated that Tinubu is “20 steps ahead,” arguing that backing alternative candidates would be strategically misguided. He compared opposing the president to “not looking both ways before crossing the road,” adding, “If you can’t beat them, you join them,” to explain his position.
Social Media Reactions Reflect Polarisation
The comments have sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria’s digital space, highlighting the country’s sharply divided political climate. Supporters of the entertainer applauded what they described as political realism, while critics accused him of overt partisanship and raised concerns about the expanding role of celebrities in political discourse.
Cubana ChiefPriest born Pascal Okechukwu has in recent months emerged as one of the more prominent entertainment figures publicly aligned with pro-Tinubu messaging. Through his substantial online following, he has repeatedly amplified the CityBoy Movement, a political branding phrase closely associated with Tinubu’s political base.
Growing Role of Celebrity Endorsements
Political observers note that celebrity endorsements are becoming an increasingly visible feature of Nigeria’s evolving campaign landscape, particularly in the era of digital mobilisation and influencer culture. However, analysts caution that while such endorsements can shape online narratives and public perception, they do not always translate into concrete electoral gains.
As of press time, the presidency has not issued an official response to Cubana ChiefPriest’s latest remarks. Opposition commentators continue to characterise the CityBoy slogan primarily as political branding rather than evidence of broad national consensus.
Policy Backdrop and Public Sentiment
President Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, continues to navigate public scrutiny over key economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and ongoing currency adjustments. Public opinion remains divided, with supporters pointing to the administration’s long-term reform agenda, while critics cite rising living costs and short-term economic pressures.
Monitoring of Nigeria’s media and online discourse indicates that debates around celebrity political advocacy are intensifying, underscoring the deepening intersection between pop culture influence and governance conversations in Africa’s largest democracy.
Sources
Channels Television; Punch Newspapers; Vanguard Nigeria; Premium Times; TheCable
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