Celebrity businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.
Cubana Chief Priest, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, had contested for the APC ticket to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives.
Speaking in a viral video after the primary election, the businessman said he had no regrets about joining the race but expressed disappointment over what he described as misplaced trust in community elders.
“I’m a hustler, and I didn’t regret trying to contest for a position. 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,” he said.
The socialite had earlier declared his political ambition this year, promoting what he described as cleaner and issue-based politics driven by young Nigerians.
Following his defeat, social media users reacted to the outcome, with some mocking him and suggesting he underestimated the realities of Nigerian politics.
However, media aide and commentator Ossai Ovie Success defended Cubana Chief Priest against the backlash.
“Why are people mocking Cubana Chief Priest? Not nice… it’s ok to try and try again,” he wrote on Facebook.
“He lost an election and so what? I am disappointed,” he added.
