OBI CUBANA DEFENDS CITY BOY MOVEMENT ROLE AFTER HOSTING

OBI CUBANA DEFENDS CITY BOY MOVEMENT ROLE AFTER HOSTING SEYI TINUBU, CALLS FOR CONSTRUCTIVE NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Businessman and social figure Obi Cubana explains his acceptance of a key role in the City Boy Movement following reactions to his appointment, and emphasises collaboration and inclusive national discourse after hosting Seyi Tinubu at his Abuja residence.

1. Appointment as South-East Coordinator of City Boy Movement
   Obinna “Obi Cubana” Iyiegbu, prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has publicly defended his recent appointment as South-East Coordinator of the City Boy Movement a youth focused political and civic engagement platform supporting President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” The appointment was formally presented to him by Seyi Tinubu, son of the President and patron of the movement.
2. Hosting Seyi Tinubu and Broader Engagement
   Cubana hosted Seyi Tinubu at his Abuja residence, using the engagement to discuss national development, inclusive growth, regional cooperation, and expanded youth involvement. During the visit, Cubana reaffirmed his commitment to working across divides to deepen civic participation and economic progress.
3. Responding to Mixed Public Reactions
   Acknowledging the mixed reactions his appointment attracted including praise, surprise and criticism Cubana said he views meaningful change as rooted in active engagement with systems of governance, not disengagement. He stated his belief that influence is “limited from the outside,” and that working within organisations empowers more effective contribution to national progress.
4. Core Values Remain Unchanged
   Cubana stressed that his acceptance of the coordinator role does not diminish his long-standing values of service, integrity, community development, and responsible leadership, and that these values will continue to guide both his public and private engagements.
5. Call for Constructive National Dialogue
   In his statements, he called on Nigerians to respect differing views, maintain constructive dialogue, and focus on “building real value” for the country’s future. Cubana described collective effort across diverse regions and backgrounds as essential to realising national aspirations. The City Boy Movement was established in 2022 as a political support and youth mobilisation platform aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s governance agenda. It works to engage young people, women, and community leaders nationwide around policy awareness, civic participation, and grassroots mobilisation.
   Cubana’s entry into the movement as South-East Coordinator has been viewed as strategically significant given his high public profile, influence among youth and entrepreneurs, and roots in the South-East. The role is seen as part of broader efforts to deepen the group’s presence and engagement in that geopolitical zone ahead of future civic initiatives.
   The appointment has attracted mixed responses on social media and in public discourse. Supporters see Cubana’s role as enhancing youth and private-sector engagement in national conversations, while critics have questioned his close alignment with political entities or expressed concern about blurred lines between business and political advocacy.
   Cubana’s decision to accept the role underscores a broader trend of private-sector leaders engaging formally with civic and political movements as a way of influencing national development. He frames this as a commitment to constructive engagement rather than political partisanship.
   By positioning his role within a narrative of inclusive growth and cooperation with political leadership, Cubana is seeking to bridge community interests with governance frameworks, especially in the South-East, a region with distinctive socio-political dynamics.
   His appeals for respectful debate and engagement reflect ongoing conversations in Nigeria about national unity, constructive political discourse, and generational leadership ahead of upcoming elections.

• Obi Cubana has publicly defended his acceptance of the South East Coordinator role in the City Boy Movement after being formally appointed by Seyi Tinubu.
• He hosted Seyi Tinubu, emphasising collaborative engagement, regional development, and youth involvement in national growth.
• Cubana says his core values remain intact and calls for respectful, constructive national dialogue.
• His decision underscores private-sector participation in political and civic movements, amid varied public reactions.