Bobloco: Obi Cubana abandons Tinubu’s City Boy Movement, deletes all related posts on his Instagram page.
Following heavy online backlash, socialite Obi Cubana has reportedly wiped his Instagram page of posts related to his appointment as South-East Coordinator for the pro-Tinubu "City Boy Movement. Nigerian businessman Obinna Iyiegbu reportedly deleted City Boy Movement posts from Instagram amid backlash over his support for President Bola Tinubu. Obinna Iyiegbu reportedly removed posts linked to the City Boy Movement from his Instagram page after criticism from Nigerians online.
The businessman recently became the South-East Coordinator of the pro-Tinubu political group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Supporters defended his decision, saying political association is his personal right and part of democratic freedom.
Nigerian businessman and socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has reportedly removed posts linked to the City Boy Movement from his Instagram page following criticism over his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The development comes weeks after Obi Cubana was announced as the South-East Coordinator of the pro-Tinubu political support group.
Checks on his Instagram page reportedly showed that several posts associated with the movement were no longer visible, although the businessman has not issued any official statement regarding the alleged deletion as of the time of filing this report.
The Appointment: Seyi Tinubu (left), patron of the City Boy Movement, presents the appointment letter to Obi Cubana (right), marking his short-lived public debut as the group’s South-East leader The City Boy Movement is known as a youth-focused political advocacy platform created to promote President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” The group has organised rallies, campus tours, empowerment programmes, food drives and distribution of relief materials in different parts of Nigeria.
Obi Cubana’s appointment into the movement generated mixed reactions online, especially among some Nigerians from the South-East who expected him to remain politically neutral or align differently after the 2023 presidential election.
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Supporters of the businessman, however, argued that his decision to join the movement was a personal political choice and should not attract attacks or hostility.
In an article defending his appointment, supporters described Obi Cubana as a respected entrepreneur whose influence among young Nigerians makes him a strategic figure for political mobilisation in the South-East.
The article stated that, “His decision to accept the role of Director of the City Boy Movement, a support platform for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the South East should therefore be understood strictly within a strategic framework, not through sentiment or emotion.”
It also argued that political alliances are part of democratic practice and should not be interpreted as betrayal.
“Freedom of association remains a cornerstone of any plural society. Obi Cubana, like every citizen, retains the right to make choices based on personal conviction and perceived capacity to add value,” the piece added.
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While supporters defend Obi Cubana’s right to political association, critics in the South-East have labeled the move as a misalignment with regional sentiments, leading to the current social media tension. The article further claimed that the South-East region has often lost opportunities because of emotional political decisions and called for stronger engagement with the centre for development and national relevance.
Obi Cubana, who hails from Oba in Anambra State, has built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s hospitality and entertainment industry over the years. He is also known for philanthropy, youth empowerment and business mentorship.
His appointment letter into the City Boy Movement was reportedly presented by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu and founder of the movement.
Despite the backlash, Obi Cubana continues to receive support from associates and followers who believe his influence could help create political engagement and opportunities for youths in the South-East.
derecho: The earlier true Yorubas stand to dissociate themselves from these bigots the better for us all. Tinubu's ambition shouldn't make us lose our humanity
gr8ofnnetwork: I am sure you are seeing the results already. Most of the invaders have been nabbed. South West is united irrespective of their views. Had this Oyo Incident happened in the North, you won't see any traces. If it was East, the same charades. Civilization at his peak.
I can assure you, they will get results and progress.
I am from Delta State before you start Emilokan syncing
Elusive001: Is in the build-up of 2015 elections, the APC went to court to stop Jonathan from contesting the 2015 presidential elections. They said that he was not eligible to contest after having been sworn in as the president on two occasions.
Fast forward to today. The AGF now wants GEJ to contest. See below what changed?
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have gone to the Federal HIgh Court, Abuja, seeking to, among others, restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF) from allowing President Goodluck Jonathan to participate in the 2015 presidential election.
In a suit by four Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), the plaintiffs argued that by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President, having contested the presidential election twice, won and taken the oath of office and allegiance twice in respect of that office, he could no longer present himself for election to that office the third time.
They relied on sections 132(1), 135(2)(a) and (b), 137(1)(b), 142(1) and (2) and the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Marwa and Nyako (2012) 6 NWLR (Part 1296) 199 at 306.
The plaintiffs argued that by the provisions of the constitution, the President and Vice President, who were elected in the same election and sworn into office on the same date and at the same ceremony were in law, taken to have been elected for one single term of four years notwithstanding the death or even impeachment of the President.
“That being so, the reference to “two previous elections” in Section 137(1)(b) of the Constitution includes two previous oath of allegiance and oath of office as President. It is therefore safe to conclude that a Vice President, who had taken the oath of allegiance and oath of office for two previous terms as President is, in law, deemed to have been elected into the Office of President at two previous elections, thereby standing disqualified to contest another election into that office.”
The suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/662/2014, with Adejumo Mansouru Ajagbe (a member of the PDP from Lagos State) and Olatoye Wahab (a member of the APC from Osun State) as plaintiffs, listed the AGF and INEC as defendants. The case, filed last Friday by James Ocholi, A. J. Owonikoko, Okon Efut and Mahmu Magaji (all SANs), has been assigned to Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed for hearing.
They raised five questions for the court’s determination and are seeking seven reliefs, including an order of perpetual injunction, restraining the AGF and INEC from accepting as candidate in the 2015 presidential election anybody caught by “two previous elections limit and eight-year term limit.”
It is because of Obi. They have tried every nonsense all in a bid to stop Obi, but it didn't work out for them so, there last bet is to present Jonathan to Nigerians.
Burob: Don’t mind that Mbanda streetinvestor2, isn’t it ironic that all the presidential candidates purportedly vying for the top seat in 2027 have only 1 term to do, GEJ 1Term, Tinubu 1 Term, Atiku I promise to do only 1 Term, Gringory Obi, Atiku’s political godson, promised to do one term also?
What has mbanda got to do with the one term, the presidential candidates promised?
You and your cohorts should be convincing Nigerians on social media platforms to vote tinibu. Attacking Obi is not the way forward in fact, attacking Obi simply means that tinibu himself is a bad market. People that promotes their brands don't do that by, first of all attacking a particular brand.
Tell us why you support tinibu and, the reason why you want him to go for second term. List tinibu legacy projects since he became president.
DomPerignon: I am not in anyway related to Tinubu by blood , tribe , state or region and fyi, I only became a Tinubu supporter due to your toxic tribalism.
Lies! You are from tinibu's tribe that's why you are supporting him. As for the toxicity you talked about, we learnt that from you lots and we are only reciprocating so, make una deal with that.
Putinofrussia: None of them because.. GEJ...rode on high price of oil and he was doing up to million bpd for a long period. He didn't build infrastructures,didn't do Nelfund,No free technical colleges,No free maternal services etc.I wouldn't vote for him because he was borrowing to pay workers when o price went down to $78.I just respect him as a gentleman who stole Nigeria blind but left honourably
Obi..was a collosal disaster when he governed Anambra for 8 years. He didn't build one single school even if it is a tiny one. He owed doctors and shut hospitals for 13 months. He also owed and shut Anambra schools for 13 months. He was a complete disaster who cannot face challenges talkless of giving solutions..
Ok, you will vote tinibu because because he is a saint and he has turned Nigeria to paradise
adenigga: Following the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday expressed dismay and charged state governments, saying, “Yorubaland is now under siege.”
The leader of the group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, disclosed this in a statement released by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
He lamented that the incident occurred the same week he marked his 100th year on earth.
The PUNCH reports that terrorists on motorbikes attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; and L.A. Primary School, all in Oriire Local Government Area on Friday, May 15.
Fasoranti sympathised with the victims and their families, praying for the quick recovery of those injured.
He expressed hope that a total stop would be put to the life-threatening insecurity situation in the country without further delay.
The statement read, “Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, was saddened to hear this unfortunate incident which occurred the same week he marked his 100th year on earth.”
It added, “To list some incidents of terrorism in recent times to underscore his (Fasoranti’s) call for urgent action to stem the tide. Among the instances he cited were the confirmation by the Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday, May 12, of the abduction of three members of a family by suspected gunmen at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, in Ijebu Ode. On Wednesday last week, the Police and vigilante operatives disrupted an alleged ₦10 million ransom collection operation by a suspected kidnapping gang in Otefon Village Forest, Atiba Local Government Area, Oyo State.
“On April 18, heavily armed gunmen invaded a church during an open-air crusade in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers. Gunmen stormed Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on February 3 and 4, killed many and abducted more than 170 people.
“On May 2, gunmen invaded a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo, Kaiama LGA, killing three police officers. On the same day, a 60-year-old trader was kidnapped in the Jinarere area of Ibadan by four masked gunmen, just as one Alhaji Aleshinloye, a businessman, was kidnapped in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State last week. Earlier, a schoolgirl was kidnapped in the Challenge area of Ibadan, while a retired teacher was killed on his farm in Ago Area, Oke-Ogun, Oyo State.
“On November 18, 2025, Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA of Kwara State, was attacked by terrorists during a Tuesday evening service, killing three worshippers and abducting 38 others, including a pastor.
“Four passengers were abducted along the Igbeti–Kisi Road, though they were later rescued by police, Amotekun and Operation Burst. The list of terror acts keeps growing,” he lamented.
Afenifere declared that the latest attacks reinforced growing fears that the terrorists appeared determined to overrun the South-West and, ultimately, the entire South.
“The chilling reality thus detonated the earlier notion that the southwestern part of Nigeria was a safe haven considered relatively insulated from extremist violence that is prevalent in some other parts of the country.”
He added that what was happening now seemed to have been anticipated, going by actions taken by South-West governors under the leadership of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who established the South-West Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, on January 9, 2020.
“The initiative was designed to safeguard the six states of the region,” he added.
Afenifere commended the swift visit of the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, to Oriire following Friday’s kidnap incident, and the inauguration of the Police’s Violence Crime Response Unit in Ibadan by Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It expressed hope that the initiatives would help prevent crimes, including banditry.
It, however, said, “The actions of South-West governors in recent times do not suggest that they appreciate the enormity of the responsibility they shoulder concerning the security of their land.”
The group recalled that governors of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Lagos and Oyo met in Ibadan on Monday, November 24, 2025, in what was described as a Security Summit.
“The objective of the meeting was mainly on how to secure the South-West. In February, the Ogun State Government launched closed-circuit television hubs for security purposes, just as Ondo and Ekiti State governments also announced various steps to stem insecurity in their respective states.
“Earlier in the year, Oyo announced the purchase of two DA 42 MNG Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft at a cost of N7.7 billion. Announcing the purchase, Governor Makinde said the aircraft, when fully operational, would provide wide aerial coverage across Oyo and extend surveillance to vulnerable corridors linking Oyo and Kwara states, areas often exploited by criminal elements due to the porosity of the borders.
“Were the aircraft deployed, what happened last week would have been nipped in the bud because the planes were reported to be fitted with sophisticated surveillance technology capable of identifying targets from both high and low altitudes, which allow for real-time intelligence gathering, improving rapid response and precision security operations.”
Afenifere wondered what had become of the resolutions by the six governors, the CCTV installations in Ogun, the surveillance aircraft purchased by Oyo, and other security measures announced by Ondo at various times.
It recalled reports of bandits sending notices in English and Yoruba of planned attacks to some communities in Oriire LGA shortly after the killing of five forest guards at Oloka village in January this year.
“In view of the fact that the primary duty of government is the security and welfare of the people, governments in South-West states of Nigeria must prove that they are alive to their constitutionally assigned responsibilities. Everything must be done to ensure that no area in the region experiences attacks by kidnappers and bandits anymore. Yorubaland has been infiltrated.”
Afenifere called on the six governors in the region to make the security of their people their top priority.
“Every necessary step must be taken to ensure that terrorists do not have a place, not to talk of a foothold in Yorubaland — from Lagos up to Kogi, including Edo and Delta States,” the group said.
It added that while the Federal Government has the onerous duty of ensuring the security and welfare of Nigerians, governors have the responsibility of using resources at their disposal to secure their people and guarantee their welfare.
The same MNK they are holding unjustly today, told them that this will happen to them if they continue supporting evil. Am not surprised at all because I know that evil consumes anybody or people that supports evil.
Gjrich: Pascal Okechukwu, a.k.a. Cubana Chief Priest, scored just 14 votes out of 2,845 total voters in the APC primary for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat in Imo State.
He lost to the incumbent, Hon. Canice Moore Nwachukwu (Omeogo), who secured the ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
He promised Bola Ahmed Tinubu millions of Igbo votes and swore to teach Peter Obi politics. Yet, out of nearly 3,000 votes cast in the APC primary, he got only 14.
14 votes ooo. And this is the man who promised to carry all Igbo votes in a basket and deliver them to Tinubu in 2027 as the South East “City Boy” coordinator.
To God eh, if this guy doesn’t suffer for 600 years, I don’t know what will.
Loud-mouthed guy.
That's very good! They even mercy for him, they no even suppose give am a single vote.
WizardOfNG: Well-said. I don't know what some of these guys are seeking with their blatant lies whitewashing the image of Obi.
Was Obi not Governor when loads of dead bodies of young men appeared in Ezu river only for Obi to be publishing public adverts offering reward for 'information?
Are you aware that 50 people were murdered in cold blood few hours ago, in pleatue state under tinibu?
And all the killings and kidnappings happening under your tinibu, una still get mind to dey talk nonsense.
What baffles me always is that we, (the sane Nigerians) go dey talk about the present you bulabahs go de lie about Obi's past, all in the bid to sell tinibu to us again in 2027.
You lots should call on us when timibu stops the insecurities in Nigeria as for now, you bulabahs are just making jest of yourselves.
FSBoperator: Lagos is the only place that you can run feral.
Mr feral, is Lagos the only city in the world and what's so special about Lagos that, you yorubahs from other SW states hardly mention your states? You hardly see an Igbo man from Imo state claiming Anambra or Enugu likewise the northerners.
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