Socialite and entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has addressed backlash over his endorsement of Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign, questioning the role of tribal loyalty in political decisions.
Posting on Instagram, Chief Priest argued that national interest should take precedence over ethnic considerations, insisting that Nigerians must unite for the country’s progress.
He praised Tinubu’s strategic political approach, highlighting that the president had previously supported Muhammadu Buhari, a Hausa leader, and waited eight years before assuming office himself.
“If as an Igbo man supporting Tinubu is a betrayal, what is a Yoruba man supporting Obi? We can only prosper in Nigeria if we think beyond tribe,” he wrote. “Tinubu is 20 steps ahead—can’t you read the lines? For him to become president, he supported Buhari and waited eight years. Tinubu served! Leaving him for any other candidate is like not looking both ways before crossing the road.”
Chief Priest encouraged supporters to back leaders with vision and structure, stressing that aligning with strategic leadership would benefit their future. He also pointed to the inefficacy of protests and political inaction, urging practical engagement instead.
His remarks follow a recent video showing Igbo businessmen donating campaign buses to Tinubu, part of an effort to boost the president’s popularity in South-Eastern Nigeria.
The socialite’s endorsement has reignited discussions on the intersection of ethnicity and political allegiance in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
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