Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has sent a motivational message to celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest following his loss in the APC House of Representatives primary in Imo State. In a post on X, Seyi wrote: “Keep your head up, we know what you are capable of achieving.” Cubana had scored only 14 votes in the primary. Social media users reacted with mockery, with many suggesting the message was insincere or that Cubana had been “used” by political elites.
Key Points:
Seyi Tinubu’s public encouragement signals political alignment with the celebrity businessman.
Nigerians mocked the gesture, calling it “motivational speaker isonu” (nonsense).
Some commenters speculated that Cubana was being positioned for a future role in Lagos politics.
Others noted that political relationships often end in disappointment for those without a grassroots structure.
The episode highlights how celebrity endorsements do not guarantee electoral success.
Sources: X (formerly Twitter).
