The Digest:
Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has purchased expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency seat in Imo under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He displayed the forms during a visit to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on Instagram. The forms for House of Representatives aspirants cost N1 million for the expression of interest and N9 million for nomination.
Key Points:
- He was recently appointed as Imo director of City Boy Movement (CBM), a youth support group for Tinubu's re-election.
- He formally informed APC officials of his intention at the party's Imo secretariat.
- The APC has set nomination fees across various levels for the 2027 elections.
- Cubana Chief Priest has been vocal about his support for the current government.
- He wrote: "Na God get power; let the will of God be done."
The socialite joins the growing list of celebrities venturing into politics.
Sources: The Cable, Pulse
