The dispute erupted on Thursday after Cubana Chief Priest warned that the continued incarceration of Kanu could severely impact President Bola Tinubu’s political prospects in the southeast. Kanu, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges, has been a point of contention for many, with reactions to the verdict sparking widespread debate.

In a social media post on Friday, Cubana Chief Priest suggested that Tinubu’s political standing in the southeast would suffer significantly, claiming the president would “never get up to 10,000 votes” in the region during the 2027 election if Kanu’s detention continues.

However, in a now-viral video, Portable swiftly responded, accusing Cubana Chief Priest of using his access to the president for personal gain rather than advocating for Kanu’s release. According to Portable, Cubana visited Tinubu to pursue his own interests, neglecting the chance to speak up for Kanu’s freedom.

“When you went to President Tinubu’s office, you fought for your own self-interest. You didn’t think about your brother, Nnamdi Kanu,” Portable said, referring to the socialite’s previous visits to the president. “You went to fight for contracts and personal gain, but forgot the man who’s been jailed.”

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Portable also took aim at Cubana’s electoral predictions, dismissing them as unrealistic. “Now you’re saying Tinubu won’t get votes from the southeast? You’re joking. Tinubu will use money to sway votes, and your people will take it,” he declared, seemingly suggesting that financial incentives would play a significant role in the region’s voting patterns.

The singer further mocked Cubana for his apparent failure to address Kanu’s situation during his meetings with the president, adding, “Did you collect money and a contract or not? Who told you Tinubu won’t get votes? He’ll be reelected.”

The exchange highlights the tension surrounding the political dynamics in the southeast, particularly concerning the fate of Nnamdi Kanu and the upcoming 2027 elections.

While Cubana’s initial comments were aimed at influencing public opinion and encouraging political action on Kanu’s behalf, Portable’s response underscores a growing frustration with figures who, in his view, prioritize their own interests over broader political and humanitarian concerns.

Source: Vanguard