https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIAmTT4KqlE Popular nightlife entrepreneur and influencer, Cubana Chief Priest, has explained that his continued loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is, in his view, the most effective way to support detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu—from within government rather than from the opposition.
Speaking candidly, the social media personality said aligning with the ruling party gives him better access and influence to push for causes he cares about. “I no fit help Maazi Nnamdi Kanu from opposition. I have always been an APC,” he said. “My father, Governor Hope, has worked hard on APC for me not to support him as DG Renewed Hope.”
Cubana Chief Priest revealed that despite his past political choices, his current stance is firmly with the APC and President Bola Tinubu. He noted that during the last general election, he worked for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in his capacity as a Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.
“Last election, as Special Adviser to Governor Hope, I worked for Peter Obi, but this time I dey with Asiwaju,” he added.
The entrepreneur also announced his intention to contest for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives in 2027 under the APC platform, describing his political ambition as a deliberate move to influence change from within the system...
The political rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, deepened on Monday night as the former Rivers State governor openly declared his interest in the activities of the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Wike made the declaration while speaking at the party’s 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, where he also pledged to defend the PDP against what he described as internal “vampires” bent on undermining the party.
Both Wike and Makinde were members of the influential G5 governors bloc ahead of the 2023 general elections, but their alliance collapsed shortly after the polls, giving way to a sustained power struggle within the party.
Addressing party leaders and stakeholders, Wike said his interest in Oyo PDP was rooted in his broader concern for the party’s national stability and success.
“Let me declare my interest clearly: I am interested in the survival and success of this party. I am also interested in all the happenings in Oyo State PDP. That is all I am interested in,” he said.
The minister insisted that his position should not be misinterpreted as an attempt to intimidate any faction, stressing that recent court rulings had strengthened the standing of the PDP’s current leadership structure.
Speaking on the lingering leadership crisis within the party, Wike said those opposing the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Caretaker Committee had exhausted their legal options.
“The legal battle has collapsed. They have no option but to recognise the Caretaker Committee,” he stated.
He accused some party members of attempting to control the PDP across the 36 states and the FCT for personal gain, describing them as “vampires” feeding off the party’s internal divisions.
Wike said the way was now clear for the Caretaker Committee to steer the PDP towards its long-awaited elective national convention.
“We are waiting for the Caretaker Committee to give direction on the next steps, especially to ensure that congresses already due are conducted, after which we move to the National Convention,” he said.
In a broader message to party faithful, Wike cautioned against what he termed a “charity mentality” in politics, urging members to build structures at the grassroots rather than depend solely on sitting governors for relevance.
“Go to the wards. Go to the polling units. Go to the grassroots. Forget the idea that this is a charity organisation,” he said. “Some people believe that if you do not have a sitting governor, then you are nothing. Who told them that? I was not a governor when I became governor.”
While acknowledging appeals by the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Working Committee (NWC) for a cessation of hostilities, Wike warned that peace within the party must be matched with vigilance.
“Yes, the BoT has appealed for peace. Yes, the NWC has appealed for peace. That is their responsibility. But those of us following the process must be extremely careful,” he said.
Despite the internal tensions, Wike maintained that the PDP remains a formidable political force, urging leaders and members to draw on their collective experience to overcome current challenges...
Why is it that happenings around the world always affect Nigeria negatively? I'm asking this because I'm still yet to see an instance where it has affected Nigeria positively. Well, a increase in the price of petrol will always signal an increase in the prices of everything
Don't be afraid, just brace up. Because according to a relationship journal, it was predicted that there will be more singles and single parents, more than married people.
I can bet with my full chest that the Community where the President's billboard was earlier destroyed, another one will be erected there again and it won't be destroyed..
Tareq1105: Your wish over APC would not come to pass.
In every state where Gov defected, there's a solution already to persuade those he met on ground. Take for instance what happened in Kano. Barau dropped his ambition for the Gov on the advice of Tinubu.
You'd see that most of the people almost trying to tear the OP apart for stating these clear and true facts actually stand for nothing. They do not care about raising children with morals; they do not mind being treated less than cats; and, all because they want to "make it." It's because of people with their type of reasoning that Nigeria is deteriorating everyday!
Nigerians will still japa...most always learn the hard way
seunmsg: They are simply withdrawing from onshore oil investments. Deep offshore where your militants can’t disturb operations and there is no local community and oil spill to deal with is more safer and less risky.
Bluntemperor: Is that your pain now? But they are now back and wants to do More Business,so why bitter about their decision? We have been telling you guys that when your State Or Region -is Not Economic Friendly( e g.yesterday is Seat At Home' and tomorrow na Terrorism, Kidnapping),then don't expect anything to come from the INVESTORS. •Shell Oil is a Giant Organization Worldwide and they always move ahead of tides. The day before is Olokodana and Now is Bonge. That can Only be an Economic Development Matters happening in Nigeria! It is a Welcome Development.
TechToyin: Many people are happy that food prices are coming down. On the surface, it looks like good news. But there is a serious danger most people are not talking about.
Cheaper food is good for consumers, but not always good for farmers While buyers enjoy relief, many farmers are selling at a loss.
Cost of farming is still very high Fertilizer, diesel, transport, labour, and insecurity are still expensive. Prices fell, costs did not.
Farmers are losing capital Most Nigerian farmers use money from the last harvest to fund the next season. Losses now mean no money later.
Many farmers may not plant next season When farmers cannot afford seeds, fertilizer, or labour, they reduce production or quit entirely.
This leads to future food shortages Less planting today means less food tomorrow, which will push prices up again.
Nigeria has no strong price support system There are no effective minimum price guarantees or working buffer stock programs to protect farmers.
Poor storage forces distress sales Because farmers can’t store food, they rush to sell during harvest when prices are lowest.
Middlemen and traders also suffer losses Oversupply and weak demand affect the entire value chain, not just farmers.
Price instability scares investors away Serious investors avoid agriculture when prices swing wildly from profit to loss.
Low prices today can mean hunger tomorrow If farmers collapse, Nigeria will depend more on imports and face worse food inflation later.
Bottom line: The problem is not high prices or low prices. The real problem is unstable prices. If Nigeria does not protect farmers now, today’s cheap food will become tomorrow’s food crisis.
Focus should be on what is making the cost of farming expensive, also, it has been observed that so many people are not into farming...while we also have political farmers