A heated public exchange has erupted between House of Representatives member Chinedu Ogah and celebrity socialite Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, over the governance and leadership of Ebonyi State.

 

The clash began after Cubana Chief Priest called on Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru to resign, alleging a lack of tangible development in the state. Rep. Ogah, who represents the Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, swiftly responded with a fiery video message defending the governor.

 

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**Key Highlights of the Controversy**

 

* **Cubana Chief Priest’s Allegations:** The socialite claimed that Governor Nwifuru has spent nearly three years in office without commissioning major projects hosted by President Bola Tinubu or visiting state governors. He further asserted that Ebonyi lags behind other South-East states in development.

* **Ogah’s Strong Rebuttal:** Lawmaker Chinedu Ogah questioned the businessman’s background and authority to critique state governance, defending Governor Nwifuru's administration.

* **Call for EFCC Investigation:** In his response, Ogah accused the socialite of alleged money laundering and publicly urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe his financial dealings.

* **Political Allegations:** The lawmaker claimed that criticisms against the governor are part of a broader attempt to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s developmental efforts in the South-East region.

 

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> *"Who is Cubana Chief Priest? What does he do for a living? Who gave him the audacity to speak against the Ebonyi State Governor? Is it about drinking?"*

> — **Rep. Chinedu Ogah**

 

The verbal feud continues to generate significant debate on social media, highlighting growing tensions between political figures and high-profile commentators over local governance and state accountability in Ebonyi.