The flamboyant socialite and Igbo son, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has taken off his gloves and gone full force at Minister of Works, Dave Umahi — and the internet is absolutely on fire.
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If there is one thing Nigerians know about Cubana Chief Priest, it is that the man does not whisper when he has something to say. The Imo State-born socialite, businessman, and self-proclaimed “Chief Priest of the Almighty” has once again grabbed the microphone — this time aiming squarely at Dave Umahi, the former Ebonyi State Governor and current Minister of Works under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a move that has set tongues wagging from Lagos Island to Owerri’s Control Post, Cubana Chief Priest unleashed a blistering attack on Umahi over the weekend, drawing a dramatic but pointed biblical comparison — likening the minister to Pharaoh, the stubborn Egyptian king who refused to let the Israelites go free.
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The Biblical Comparison That Got Everyone Talking
“Pharaoh, let Southeast go!” — those words alone were enough to send social media into overdrive. For many Igbo people and Southeast indigenes, the message landed deeply. The comparison was not just dramatic flair; it carried the weight of long-standing frustrations about the perceived neglect and marginalisation of the Southeast geopolitical zone in Nigeria’s federal structure.
By invoking the story of Moses standing before Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus, Cubana Chief Priest was doing what he does best — using his massive platform to amplify the grievances of his people in a way that cuts through noise and forces conversations.
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Who Is This Really About?
Dave Umahi, a two-term former governor of Ebonyi State, has been a controversial figure in Southeast politics. His defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) raised eyebrows across the zone, with many critics accusing him of prioritising personal political ambitions over the collective interests of Ndigbo.
As Minister of Works, Umahi has been vocal and assertive — but not everyone in the Southeast is convinced that his tenure has translated into meaningful development or advocacy for the region.
Cubana Chief Priest, clearly among the unconvinced, has now made his position crystal clear.
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Why This Matters Beyond the Drama
Beyond the celebrity clash and the social media banter, this confrontation touches on something very real for millions of Nigerians — particularly those from the Southeast. Questions around federal road infrastructure, economic investment, security, and political representation in the zone remain hot-button issues that everyday Nigerians deal with.
When a figure as influential as Cubana Chief Priest — a man with millions of followers and undeniable cultural currency — speaks up, it often reflects the frustrations of a much larger, quieter majority.
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The Internet Reacts
As expected, Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook did not hold back. Many Southeast indigenes praised Cubana Chief Priest for “speaking truth to power,” while others urged caution, reminding followers that celebrity activism has its limits.
Some commenters threw in their own Pharaoh jokes, while APC loyalists pushed back, defending Umahi’s record. Either way, one thing is certain — this story is far from over.
Stay with us for updates as this developing story unfolds. What do you think — is Cubana Chief Priest right to call out Dave Umahi? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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