IMO – Popular nightlife entrepreneur and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has lost his bid for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket in Imo State.
Cubana Chief Priest was defeated in the APC primary for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. He lost to incumbent lawmaker Canice More Nwachukwu, who is serving his second term in the House. b731
The primary, held over the weekend, ended the celebrity barman’s first attempt at elective office. Cubana had purchased the APC expression of interest and nomination forms in April 2026 and declared his ambition to represent the constituency, citing youth empowerment and grassroots development as his motivation. 2078
As coordinator of the South-East City Boy Movement and Imo State director of the group, he had been vocal in support of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the APC. b731
His entry into politics drew mixed reactions online, with supporters pointing to his popularity and philanthropy, while critics questioned his political experience. 2078
The loss means Nwachukwu will fly the APC flag for the constituency in 2027.
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