President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has consoled popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest with an emotional message on Instagram following the entertainer’s failure to secure the APC ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State.
Seyi Tinubu took to his Instagram stories to share a photo of Cubana Chief Priest and his wife, accompanied by a motivational quote aimed at lifting the businessman’s spirit after the setback in his political ambition. In the post, Tinubu wrote: “Bro sometimes by losing a battle, you find a new way to win the war. Keep your head up… We know what you are capable of achieving,” tagging the celebrity barman to the message.
Cubana Chief Priest, known for his influence in Nigeria’s entertainment and hospitality industry, had recently ventured into politics, seeking to represent Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives under the APC. However, he was unsuccessful at the party’s primary, a development that has drawn reactions from supporters and political observers in Imo and beyond.
Seyi Tinubu’s public show of support underscores the closeness between both men, who have been seen together at several social and political events in recent months. The message has been widely interpreted as a call for resilience, urging Cubana Chief Priest to remain focused and consider the defeat as a temporary setback rather than the end of his political aspirations.
Political analysts note that the incident highlights the growing interest of entertainment figures in elective positions, particularly within the ruling APC ahead of future elections. For many of Cubana Chief Priest’s followers, Seyi Tinubu’s gesture reinforces the need for aspirants who lose party primaries to regroup, re-strategise and possibly return stronger in subsequent contests.
