Several well-known business figures from Nigeria’s South-East have donated new buses to a pro-government youth movement backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027.
The donation, presented on Thursday to the City Boy Movement a grassroots campaign group included multiple brand-new vehicles valued at millions of naira. Among those at the event were prominent entrepreneurs such as Obi Cubana and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, who joined others in supporting the initiative.
Organisers said the buses will be used to bolster the movement’s mobilisation and outreach efforts across the region. Supporters at the event expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and the party’s effort to engage more young Nigerians ahead of the next general election.
Videos and posts shared online showed Cubana Chief Priest speaking about the campaign, emphasising his commitment to the cause and framing the gesture as part of broader political engagement as he counted the vehicles.
“All the south-eastern states are represented,” he said.
Obi Cubana was also present at the ceremony and featured prominently in reports, reflecting a growing role for influential business figures in political activities ahead of 2027.
In the weeks leading up to the bus donation, Obi Cubana has taken a more visible role in politics by formally aligning himself with a campaign group supporting President Tinubu’s re-election efforts. He was recently appointed as the South-East Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, a youth-driven organisation that has declared its support for Tinubu’s 2027 bid, with his appointment confirmed in the presence of Seyi Tinubu.
Additionally, he hosted Seyi Tinubu at his Abuja residence, where discussions focused on inclusive development and youth engagement, reflecting his growing involvement in the political campaign landscape.
Reaction online has been mixed, with some users praising the show of support and others questioning the focus on political campaigning rather than other community needs.
