Celebrity nightlife promoter Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has sparked controversy after alleging that his life may be in danger following his criticism of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, over the conviction of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
The socialite claimed on Friday that he woke up to a message allegedly sent to him at 7:08 a.m. by Ben Kalu, a message he says was deleted moments later.
Cubana Chief Priest posted a screenshot of the notification on social media, stating that the development left him “worried”, “scared”, and “shivering”, though he insisted he remained “fearless.”
According to him, his comments were not an attack but a call for the deputy speaker to use his office more effectively in addressing the unrest and economic decline in the South-East. He warned Kalu against taking any action against him, adding that if he held the deputy speakership, he would “do better.”
His remarks came after an earlier outburst in which he described Kalu as “weak” and condemned the life sentence handed to Nnamdi Kanu. He cautioned that President Bola Tinubu risked losing political support in the South-East ahead of the 2027 elections if Kanu remained in detention.
Cubana Chief Priest attributed his anger to the worsening economic and security situation in the region, which he linked to Kanu’s prolonged detention.
He revealed that he relocated his family to Lagos due to fear and instability, returning to his village only recently after five years, only to find his community “in poverty” and businesses “collapsed.”
He urged Ben Kalu to unite South-East governors, engage ministers, and champion peace in the region, arguing that Kanu’s release was crucial to restoring stability. His criticism, he insisted, was a “wake-up call” for the deputy speaker.
As at the time of filing this report, Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu had not publicly responded to Cubana Chief Priest’s allegations or the claim about the deleted message.
Here is the entertainer’s full statement as shared on social media.
