“Na power remain and I go collect am” – Cubana Chief Priest hints at political comeback after APC primary loss

Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has sparked reactions online after hinting at joining politics, saying the only thing left for him to achieve is political power.

Taking to his Instagram Story, the nightlife entrepreneur reflected on his journey to success, stating that social media has already given him everything he desired except power, which he described as his “last bus stop.”

“Over a decade of consistency. CP no small. Tell me that thing wey I never get. It’s just power! I don use this social media get everything, na power remain and I go collect am. That’s the last bus stop. If I can fix myself properly, then I can fix my people,” he wrote.

Cubana added that his success was built on apprenticeship, loyalty, patience, service, hard work, respect and God’s grace, stressing that he intends to apply the same principles if he eventually ventures into politics.

“I rose to success through apprenticeship, loyalty, service, patience, respect, hustle and, above all, the grace of God. That’s the same route I’m still gonna apply politically. Only time will tell. I see the power coming,” he added.

His latest remarks come months after he contested for the APC House of Representatives ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State ahead of the 2027 general elections but lost the party’s primary election to the incumbent lawmaker, Canice Nwachukwu.

Following the defeat, Cubana Chief Priest said he had no regrets about contesting, although he expressed disappointment over the outcome and vowed to remain active in politics.

The statement has further fuelled speculation that Cubana Chief Priest could be preparing for another political bid in the future.