Nightlife mogul Cubana Chief Priest has issued a blistering warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, linking the ruling party’s political fortunes in the South-East to the fate of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, recently sentenced to life in prison.
In a fiery Instagram post, Chief Priest described Kanu as the “supreme leader” of the South-East, warning that his detention has caused the region “so much setback.”
He told the President that, unless Kanu is released, he should forget about winning significant support from the South-East in the 2027 presidential election.
“As long as MNK remains in jail, you cannot & will never get up to 10,000 votes in South-East come 2027,” he wrote.
He also criticized Southeast ministers and governors aligned with the President, calling them “cowards” who fail to speak truth to power.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was singled out, with Chief Priest warning that his legacy could be tarnished if he does not act on Kanu’s release.
Reminding Tinubu of their past interactions, including his first handshake at the Presidential Villa, Chief Priest stressed that his warning comes from experience and influence.
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“Get it right or get ready to check out of the Villa come 2027 … Southeast belongs to MNK. These are the words of the gods. Play with it at your own risk.”
Political analysts say the statement underscores the growing influence of unconventional voices in South-East politics, where public loyalty to Kanu remains strong.
How Tinubu and his allies respond could shape regional political dynamics and the ruling party’s strategy ahead of 2027.
While some Southeast leaders call for reconciliation and caution against politicizing Kanu’s release, Chief Priest’s post has ignited intense online debate, forcing both the Presidency and regional politicians to confront public sentiment.