Cubana Chief Priest Declares ‘APC is Taking Care of Me’ at National Convention; Joins Seyi Tinubu’s ‘City Boy’ Drive to Secure South-East Support for 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja was not just a gathering of politicians; it was a showcase of celebrity influence as socialite Cubana Chief Priest officially threw his weight behind the ruling party. Clips of the “Celebrity Barman” praising the party went viral, with the entrepreneur boldly stating that the “APC is taking care of me” and urging his followers to align with the center.

For Chief Priest, the move is a calculated “Solution” to what he describes as the South-East’s political isolation. Working closely with the City Boy Movement led by Seyi Tinubu, the socialite has “flipped the script” on the traditional opposition stance in Igboland. During a parley at the convention, he argued that the Igbos have “already been defeated by war” in the past and cannot afford to “lose again” by staying outside the corridors of power. He maintained that the President’s 34 months in office have laid a foundation that makes a 2027 victory almost certain.

The socialite’s endorsement comes at a time when the APC is aggressively expanding its reach in the South-East, following the recent defection of governors like Peter Mbah to the party. While his comments have sparked mixed reactions online—with some critics labeling him a “political errand boy” Chief Priest remains unfazed. He posted videos of new campaign buses over the weekend, promising to deliver “massive numbers” for the APC in 2027.

As the convention concluded with the re-election of the party’s national leadership, the presence of figures like Cubana Chief Priest highlights a shift in the APC’s strategy: using pop culture and grassroots influencers to “educate” voters on the President’s reforms. With his “APC is taking care of me” mantra, the Celebrity Barman has made it clear that he is no longer just a spectator in the Nigerian political theater but a front-row player in the bid for a second-term sweep.