Pascal Okechukwu, a popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly stated his intention to seek a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.
The celebrity businessman announced on Instagram that he will run for office on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his decision as meticulously considered and strategically smart.
According to him, uniting with the ruling party provides a more direct channel to influence federal authority, notably in advocating for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Explaining his decision to remain with the APC despite dominant opposition sentiments in parts of the South-East, Cubana Chief Priest argued that operating from outside government weakens one’s capacity to effect change at the highest level.
“I no fit help Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from opposition. I have always been an APC.
“My father, Governor Hope, has worked hard on APC for me not to support him as DG renewed hope,” he said.
He also addressed questions surrounding his political posture during the 2023 elections, when he openly supported the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Clarifying the situation, he explained that his involvement in the Obidient movement occurred while he was serving as a Special Adviser to Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma.
However, he stressed that his political alignment has since shifted decisively back to the centre, pledging loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership.
“Last election, as special adviser to Governor hope, I worked for Peter obi, but this time I dey with Asiwaju,” he said.
Cubana Chief Priest described his 2027 ambition as a conscious transition from online influence to direct political participation.
He maintained that the South-East required younger, influential actors embedded within the system to effectively negotiate and advance the region’s interests at the federal level.
