By 36 Political Elevation Group (36 PEG)
The 36 Political Elevation Group (36 PEG), under the leadership of its President, Prince Dan Olaitan Dada, has taken note of the outcome of the APC primaries for Orlu-Orsu-Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State, where celebrity nightlife promoter Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, secured only 14 votes out of 2,845 delegate votes.
For 36 PEG, this is more than a trending result. It is a clear lesson on the state of internal party democracy and what it takes to earn the trust of the people.
Prince Dan Olaitan Dada said:
_”Politics is not a stage performance. If you want to lead the people, you must walk with the people. At 36 PEG, we elevate leaders who prove themselves in the wards, not only on social media. This result reminds every aspirant that the masses are watching, and they reward consistency, not noise.”_
1. Fame Does Not Replace Footwork
Cubana Chief Priest is a household name and Imo State Director of the City Boys Movement. But politics at the ward level is not won on Instagram live sessions or club appearances. It is won in the compounds, market squares, and party meetings where delegates live and work.
The 2,845 delegates who voted knew the incumbent. They had seen him, negotiated with him, and held him accountable. Celebrity brings visibility, but structure brings votes.
2. Structure Remains the Real Currency in Political Primaries
Across Nigeria’s major parties, primaries are still largely delegate-driven. Money and name recognition can open doors, but without years of grassroots presence, loyalty to party structures, and visible service to constituents, they rarely convert to votes.
This is why 36 PEG’s mandate is practical: we support leaders who deliver at the grassroots, and we speak for the masses when leaders refuse to do what is right. Political elevation only happens when leadership is tested and trusted at the ward level.
3. A Warning and an Opportunity for 2027
The outcome should not discourage political participation. It should refine it. For celebrities and new entrants, the message is clear: come with your popularity, but stay long enough to build structure. Learn the ward. Know the delegates. Deliver small wins before asking for big mandates.
For political parties, it is also a signal that internal democracy is still alive. Delegates are not for sale wholesale. That strengthens public trust and the credibility of the electoral process going into 2027.
4. 36 PEG’s Commitment
At 36 Political Elevation Group, we elevate leadership that works for the people, and we challenge leadership that fails them. Our role is to amplify voices from the grassroots, defend the mandate of the masses, and promote leaders who understand that political power is a trust, not a trophy.
The Chief Priest episode is not the end of his political journey. It is the beginning of a necessary lesson: celebrity can open the door, but only structure can keep you inside the room.
