Nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest has issued a public message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The statement, which was posted on his Instagram page, argued that Kanu’s continued detention could severely undermine the president’s support in the South-East ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the lengthy post, Cubana Chief Priest claimed that as long as Kanu remains in custody, the president cannot and will never get up to 10,000 votes in the South-East.
He described Kanu as the supreme leader of the South-East, insisting that his detention has caused so much setback among the region’s population.
He also criticized federal ministers from the South-East, calling them cowards who fail to convey the region’s grievances to the president.
According to him, many political stakeholders who appear loyal to the ruling government are just bags of deceit, stating that their influence cannot genuinely sway South-East voters.
The socialite also addressed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, urging him to play a decisive role in resolving the issue. He warned that the governor’s achievements risk being overshadowed if Kanu’s detention persists.
Regarding Abia State, he mentioned that President Tinubu’s absence during recent project commissioning ceremonies was poorly received in the region, and that sending a minister he described as incompetent worsened the situation.
Cubana Chief Priest concluded his message by urging the presidency to appeal the judgment and get it right, warning that ignoring the issue may lead to political setbacks in 2027.
