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Angry Youths Attack “City Boy Movement” Convoy in Owerri Over Alleged Failed Payments

OWERRI – Tensions boiled over in the Imo State capital on Wednesday as a convoy belonging to the “City Boy Movement,” a political support group associated with businessman Obi Cubana, was reportedly attacked by a mob of angry youths.

The incident occurred near Owerri Square during a mobilization event for the movement, which supports the 2027 re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Images from the scene show at least one white transit van, marked with the “City Boy Movement South-East Zone” insignia, with significant damage to its side panels and shattered windows.

Disputed Accounts of the Violence
According to eyewitnesses, the violence erupted after youths who had been mobilized to attend the rally allegedly failed to receive promised financial compensation. “Some youths who received money to mobilize turned against the group upon arrival,” one witness stated, noting that the situation escalated into stone-throwing as the convoy reached the venue.

However, some supporters of the movement have countered these reports, suggesting the damage may have been the result of a road accident rather than a deliberate ambush.

Growing Criticism and Regional Pushback
The attack comes amid intensifying scrutiny of high-profile Southeast businessmen, including Obi Cubana and Cubana Chief Priest, who have recently aligned themselves with the “City Boy Movement”.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from Nigerians who view the alliance as a “misplaced priority” given the current economic climate. Critics have accused the businessmen of “betraying” the region’s youth for political gain.

“Politics of Benefit”: Social media commentators have slammed the participants, with one netizen remarking, “I can smell misplaced priority eating deeply into the very fibre of structural ties”.
Regional Sensitivity: Others questioned the wisdom of promoting a “City Boy” campaign in the Southeast, a region where President Tinubu has historically struggled to gain significant traction.
Despite the backlash, the movement continues its expansion, having recently inaugurated its Imo State Working Committee and received donations of brand-new campaign buses from its billionaire patrons.



LINK:


https://247ureports.com/2026/02/angry-youths-attack-city-boy-movement-convoy-in-owerri-over-alleged-failed-payments/

We pray for peace in the world...

They turned city boy's buses to iron qomdem

These are the characters of people who want to give us a new Nigeria.

Make Aboki go carry the bus as Iron condemn 😂😆😂😆

So this is the evil Peter Obi supporters that hope to lead this country right? Jokers.... Peter Obi can never and will never be the president of Nigeria no matter what.

LagosOrigin:
Make Aboki go carry the bus as Iron condemn 😂😆😂😆

ogashman:
They turned city boy's buses to iron qomdem

owobokiri:
We pray for peace in the world...

When it happens to you in Lagos, we will also be here for the laughs and laugh even more when you start crying about ibo persecution.

Village boys : 1

City boys : 0

Lol! It's not even upto 2 weeks since it was launched they've started attacking each other, wonders shall never end

owobokiri:
Angry Youths Attack “City Boy Movement” Convoy in Owerri Over Alleged Failed Payments

OWERRI – Tensions boiled over in the Imo State capital on Wednesday as a convoy belonging to the “City Boy Movement,” a political support group associated with businessman Obi Cubana, was reportedly attacked by a mob of angry youths.

The incident occurred near Owerri Square during a mobilization event for the movement, which supports the 2027 re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Images from the scene show at least one white transit van, marked with the “City Boy Movement South-East Zone” insignia, with significant damage to its side panels and shattered windows.

Disputed Accounts of the Violence
According to eyewitnesses, the violence erupted after youths who had been mobilized to attend the rally allegedly failed to receive promised financial compensation. “Some youths who received money to mobilize turned against the group upon arrival,” one witness stated, noting that the situation escalated into stone-throwing as the convoy reached the venue.

However, some supporters of the movement have countered these reports, suggesting the damage may have been the result of a road accident rather than a deliberate ambush.

Growing Criticism and Regional Pushback
The attack comes amid intensifying scrutiny of high-profile Southeast businessmen, including Obi Cubana and Cubana Chief Priest, who have recently aligned themselves with the “City Boy Movement”.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from Nigerians who view the alliance as a “misplaced priority” given the current economic climate. Critics have accused the businessmen of “betraying” the region’s youth for political gain.

“Politics of Benefit”: Social media commentators have slammed the participants, with one netizen remarking, “I can smell misplaced priority eating deeply into the very fibre of structural ties”.
Regional Sensitivity: Others questioned the wisdom of promoting a “City Boy” campaign in the Southeast, a region where President Tinubu has historically struggled to gain significant traction.
Despite the backlash, the movement continues its expansion, having recently inaugurated its Imo State Working Committee and received donations of brand-new campaign buses from its billionaire patrons.



LINK:


https://247ureports.com/2026/02/angry-youths-attack-city-boy-movement-convoy-in-owerri-over-alleged-failed-payments/

Fake news.

garykoeman:
These are the characters of people who want to give us a new Nigeria.

In those places, you are free, so long as you worship the Agulu messiah. Support for any other aspirant? Practically a forbidden thought.

Yet, in a delightful twist of irony, the same people are perpetually touring other states, brandishing placards with missionary zeal, all in the name of democratic expression.

Ever wondered how pitobi got over 95% of votes in SE?

Ai

garykoeman:
These are the characteristics of people who want to give us a new Nigeria.

You are not a good person. The report says the issue emanated from failure of mobilisers to pay compensation to the boys according to agreement.

Why should politicians lack integrity in the area of fulfilling gentleman agreement?

This should worry more than the politics involved.

Richtaiwo:
In those places, you are free, so long as you worship the Agulu messiah. Support for any other aspirant? Practically a forbidden thought.

Yet, in a delightful twist of irony, the same people are perpetually touring other states, brandishing placards with missionary zeal, all in the name of democratic expression.

Ever wondered how pitobi got over 95% of votes in SE?

There's a difference between mobilising illiterate poor people and jettisoning them after the job is done, and doing so to enlighten people. They exact instant punishment for breaking a problem.

Pay them as agreed and move on.

According to eyewitnesses, the violence erupted after youths who had been mobilized to attend the rally allegedly failed to receive promised financial compensation. “Some youths who received money to mobilize turned against the group upon arrival,” one witness stated, noting that the situation escalated into stone-throwing as the convoy reached the venue.

City Boys don convert to Village Boys 😅🤣😂

Yeye govt. You gather Dem, promise dem 3k per head, claim say dem dey support you. Dem don finish,to pay Dem Na wahala. Na wetin you bargain you see. Very shameless MUMU President!

ogashman:
They turned city boy's buses to iron qomdem

Please don't cry when same is done to your village boys in South -West. I can see that you are happy now 😁😁

garykoeman:
These are the characters of people who want to give us a new Nigeria.

Mr. Peter Obi, not Owerri people, promised you a new Nigeria, dummie!

mascot87:
So this is the evil Peter Obi supporters that hope to lead this country right? Jokers.... Peter Obi can never and will never be the president of Nigeria no matter what.

The self-acclaimed, good-for-nothing president maker has commented 😀

Obi Cucumber and Cucumber Chief Priest aka Belle na tanker, should take their city boy rubbish to Lagos, Oyo and Osun.

FreeStuffsNG:
Fake news.

Why won't it be fake news to you? Mpama.

Either it's Fake news or APC planned the attack themselves

SmartPolician:
The self-acclaimed, good-for-nothing president maker has commented 😀

A self acclaimed smart but delusional politician

The the people wey de drive and enter the bus i de pity... if u wanna commit suicide...enter that bus ...

This administration could not purchase buses to ease the suffering of Nigerians due to fuel price hike but could buy buses for election campaign.

mrvitalis:
Either it's Fake news or APC planned the attack themselves

Lol, make una learn to read. Igbos did not attack the buses. It was an internal dispute between apc and the urchins they mobilized for the activity. The refused to pay their boys what was agreed and the boys retaliated by vandalizing the buses.

ExplorerReturns:
Lol, make una learn to read. Igbos did not attack the buses. It was an internal dispute between apc and the urchins they mobilized for the activity. The refused to pay their boys what was agreed and the boys retaliated by vandalizing the buses.

Nobody genuinely likes Tinubu or believes in ability to do anything. People often support him out of expected benefits or tribal affiliations

These guys are indirectly demarketing Peter Obi.

But why will apshit use money to buy up youths?

To comprehend English na wahala for you.

mascot87:
So this is the evil Peter Obi supporters that hope to lead this country right? Jokers.... Peter Obi can never and will never be the president of Nigeria no matter what.

It was an internal dispute between apc and the urchins they mobilized for the activity. The refused to pay their boys what was agreed and the boys retaliated by vandalizing the buses.