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Video: Cubana Chief Priest launches campaign-branded luxury cars for Tinubu
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Elections & Politics

Video: Cubana Chief Priest launches campaign-branded luxury cars for Tinubu

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Socialite Cubana Chief Priest showcased luxury cars branded with President Bola Tinubu's campaign imagery.
  • The vehicles, a Lamborghini Urus and a Dongfeng M-Hero, featured colors and inscriptions supporting Tinubu's re-election bid.
  • The display sparked social media debate about celebrity involvement in politics amid economic hardship.

Popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has ignited widespread discussion online by unveiling customized luxury vehicles emblazoned with President Bola Tinubu's campaign branding. Cubana Chief Priest, who reportedly leads the City Boy Movement in Imo State, is a vocal supporter of Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

City Boy Movement

โ€” Inscriptions on vehiclesBranding on the luxury cars indicating support for a political movement.

In videos shared on his Instagram Story, the celebrity barman displayed a campaign-branded Lamborghini Urus and a Dongfeng M-Hero. The vehicles were painted in green, white, blue, and red, and featured images of President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Seyi Tinubu. Prominent inscriptions included "City Boy Movement," "APC," and "Asiwaju Still on Motion," clearly signaling support for Tinubu's anticipated re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.

APC

โ€” Inscriptions on vehiclesBranding on the luxury cars indicating support for the ruling party.

The videos quickly circulated across social media platforms, prompting a significant debate among Nigerians. The discussion centers on the role of celebrities and socialites in political campaigns, particularly in the context of the country's prevailing economic challenges. The extravagant display of wealth has drawn both praise from supporters and criticism from those questioning the timing and appropriateness of such gestures.

Asiwaju Still on Motion

โ€” Inscriptions on vehiclesBranding on the luxury cars indicating continued support for President Tinubu.
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Originally published by Vanguard. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.