Obi Cubana Accepts Tinubu’s Job, Says He’s Aware Of Varied Reactions To His Appointment

By Adesina Soyooye

Businessman and serial entrepreneur, Obi Cubana, has accepted his appointment as the South-east Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, a political movement founded by Seyi Tinubu, President Tinubu’s son, with an eye on the youths and 2027.

Obi Cubana, whose real name is Obinna Iyiegbu, accepted the appointment when Seyi visited him at his Abuja residence on Monday during which time he presented Cubana

with his letter of appointment.

When the news of the appointment first broke, not a few people were taken aback, and asked Obi Cubana to reject the appointment and keep off politics.

But while accepting it Tuesday, Cubana said he was very aware that his appointment sparked varied  reactions but insisted that “My belief remains firm: lasting change comes from constructive engagement, not standing apart.”

He emphasized on what he described as inclusive development, youth engagement

Businessman and philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has hosted Seyi Tinubu at his Abuja home.

He used the meeting to reiterate his commitment to inclusive development, national unity, and greater youth participation in Nigeria’s growth agenda.

Speaking during the visit, Obi Cubana said the development of the Southeast and the country at large must be beyond partisan considerations and be anchored on competence, integrity, and constructive engagement with those in leadership.

His words: “The development of the Southeast will be an all-inclusive project, politics aside. It will only be possible with good people in positions to advise those in power and help deliver meaningful outcomes for our people.”

Applauding the  improvements in security across the South-East, he  noted: “For the first time in a long while, we returned home in December and truly enjoyed Ala Igbo. This was made possible by deliberate actions that addressed insecurity. I believe strongly that our region will soon reclaim its place as an economic powerhouse of West Africa, as it has always been. Better days are ahead.”

Cubana also acknowledged the mixed feelings which greeted his appointment as South-East Coordinator of the City Boy Movement.

He said: “Regarding my recent appointment as Southeast Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, I’m fully aware of the varied reactions it has sparked. My belief remains firm: lasting change comes from constructive engagement, not standing apart.

“Service continues to guide me, and this new role does nothing to alter my commitment to integrity, community growth, and responsible leadership.

Giving a hint he might, one day get involved in active governance and policy conversations, Obi Cubana said:

“I’ve learned that influence is limited from the outside, so yes, here we are. A City Boy through and through, inside and out.

“Our nation’s leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is equally a City Boy and a man of commerce. All of us need all of us to achieve our national aspirations, and I am committed to carrying every Nigerian along in all that I do.

“Let’s respect differing views, keep conversations vibrant, and stay focused on building real value. The moment is now, we move.

“Where enterprise meets vision and leadership is right, I will always be willing to support and advise anyone in a position of power on how to improve the lives of our youths, women, children, businesses, and future generations. That is what I stand for, progress.”