Peter Obi Questions South East Concentration of City Boys Movement in Viral Taunt to Socialites

ADC's Peter Obi questions why the pro-Tinubu City Boys Movement is so focused on the South East, taunting socialites Obi Cubana and Chief Priest.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 7:31 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Leadership News

Regional Scrutiny of Political Youth Movements

Peter Obi, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress, has sparked a fresh debate regarding the geographic distribution of political support groups in Nigeria. In a video that emerged online on Tuesday, the former presidential candidate specifically interrogated the presence of the "City Boys Movement" within the South East region. Speaking to a group of supporters in the Igbo language, Obi questioned why similar branding and mobilization efforts were not as prominently observed in the northern regions or the South West, suggesting an unusual concentration of the movement’s activities within his home region.

Targeting High Profile South Eastern Influencers

While the remarks were framed as general questions, they have been widely interpreted by political analysts as a direct challenge to influential South Easterners who have aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress. Specifically, the comments appear aimed at Obinna Iyiegbu, known as Obi Cubana, and Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. Both men have been publicly linked to the movement’s outreach and coordination efforts, using their significant social media presence and business networks to advocate for the current administration’s youth agenda in the region.

The Structure of the City Boys Movement

The "City Boys Movement" is recognized as a key pro-Tinubu youth organization, reportedly spearheaded by the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu. In recent months, the group has formalized its operations by appointing state and regional coordinators across the federation. Despite this national blueprint, Obi’s remarks suggest that the optics of the movement are disproportionately focused on the South East. This observation touches on the complex political landscape of the region, where various factions are competing for the loyalty of the youth demographic ahead of future electoral cycles.