In a dramatic display of celebrity advocacy, nightlife mogul Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, has taken to social media to urge influential politician Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, to intervene in the high-profile case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This bold move has sent shockwaves through the political landscape!

Cubana Chief Priest's impassioned plea comes amidst rising tensions and a sense of unrest in Nigeria's South-East region. He boldly claims that Kanu,whom many regard as a divisive figure,has been nothing short of a heroic advocate for good governance and accountability. “We need peace in the South-East! Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has never been a terrorist!” he declared, positioning Kanu as a misunderstood martyr for the people. Is he trying to rally the masses behind a controversial figure?

Sounding alarm bells, Cubana Chief Priest is calling for Kalu to gather an elite assembly of South-East leaders,politicians, traditional chiefs, and cultural icons alike,to address the “urgent” matter of Kanu’s detention. His rhetoric suggests that only a united front of regional elites can unlock the prison doors for Kanu. “As far as I’m concerned, he is the best among every freedom fighter I have seen in my life!” the celebrity effusively proclaimed. But is this an authentic rallying cry for justice or merely a publicity stunt?

With Kanu facing a life sentence that has ignited heated discussions and discontent across the region, Cubana Chief Priest's high-profile intervention raises eyebrows. Many see it as a call for dialogue and reconciliation, but others question whether this is merely a performance designed to elevate his own status in the eyes of the public. His influence as a nightlife promoter certainly adds a layer of spectacle to an already fraught situation.