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The Digest:

Celebrity businessman Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has fired back at social commentator Isaac Fayose over criticism of his political alignment with President Bola Tinubu's administration. In a series of Instagram posts, Cubana Chief Priest defended his stance, stating that as an entrepreneur employing over 1,000 Nigerians, he has chosen collaboration over opposition. He challenged Fayose to a public business debate, questioning his wealth source and referencing his brother's eight-year governorship. Declaring support for Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope Agenda', he stated: "Power passes power. Over 30 governors align, and you are crying because an ordinary businessman aligned?" He insisted he is "not an activist" but a businessman focused on growth and partnerships.

Key Points:
  • The exchange reflects the growing pressure on public figures to declare political loyalties and justify their associations.
  • It highlights the intersection of business interests and political alignment in Nigeria's entrepreneurial class.
  • Cubana Chief Priest positions himself as a job creator entitled to government partnership, while critics view such alignment as compromising.
  • The debate underscores the blurred lines between commerce, activism, and political endorsement among influencers.
  • The timing coincides with heightened political realignments ahead of the next election cycle.
The public spat illustrates the increasingly polarised nature of political discourse, extending beyond traditional politicians to celebrities and business figures.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Cubana Chief Priest/Instagram

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