Popular socialite and businessman , widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has urged people of Nigeria’s South-East to support President in the 2027 general elections, arguing that such political alignment could help secure the release of detained separatist leader .
Cubana Chief Priest made the call while reacting to a viral video in which a South-East traditional ruler appealed directly to the President to either release Kanu or return him to Kenya. He praised the monarch for taking the issue straight to Abuja, noting that personal presence in the nation’s capital was crucial to ensuring the region’s grievances were heard at the highest level.
According to the businessman, the South-East should abandon an opposition posture and instead align with the current administration to achieve concrete results. He argued that confrontation would not yield Kanu’s freedom, insisting that cooperation with the federal government was a more effective strategy.
Referring to the 2023 presidential election, Cubana Chief Priest pointed out that Tinubu won without significant electoral support from the South-East, suggesting that a similar outcome could occur again if the region maintains its current political stance.
“Alignment is key. We can’t fight the government. Asiwaju can free MNK. His Royal Highness has put it on Baba’s body. Let’s get along with Nigeria,” he wrote.
He further reasoned that openly backing Tinubu in 2027 could give the South-East leverage to negotiate Kanu’s release and possibly secure future political benefits for the region.
Cubana Chief Priest also expressed optimism about the possibility of an Igbo presidency in the future, arguing that Tinubu’s political influence could play a decisive role if the region demonstrates loyalty.
“Tinubu made Buhari, a Hausa man, president. He made himself, a Yoruba man, president. What makes you think he won’t make an Igbo man president if we support him one more time?” he asked.
He concluded by urging the South-East not to “waste votes,” describing Tinubu as the politician with the strongest electoral structure in the country and the most realistic path to achieving the region’s demands.
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