Seyi Tinubu Supports Cubana Chief Priest After Primary Loss

Seyi Tinubu reacted to the defeat of Cubana Chief Priest in the APC House of Representatives primary for the Orsu, Orlu, and Oru East federal constituency in Imo State. The primary, which is part of the preparations for the 2027 general elections, saw Cubana Chief Priest, a businessman and nightlife promoter, lose to an incumbent lawmaker, receiving only 14 votes.

Following the results, Seyi Tinubu shared a message on his Instagram page encouraging Cubana Chief Priest, later reposting his advice not to be discouraged by the outcome, as setbacks can lead to future success. In a video that circulated online, Cubana Chief Priest expressed disappointment over the low number of votes but stated he had no regrets about contesting.

The reactions on social media were mixed, with users divided over the primary results and the role of party stakeholders in the APC.