The City Boy Movement, a political support group aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed popular hotelier and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, widely known as Obi Cubana, as its Southeast Coordinator.
The appointment was announced via a congratulatory flyer sighted by TVC News on Friday afternoon.
Obi Cubana’s emergence is expected to strengthen President Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly in the Southeast. A prominent nightlife entrepreneur and investor, his influence is seen as a strategic boost to the movement’s outreach in the region.
Notably, one of President Tinubu’s major political rivals, Peter Obi of the Labour Party—now affiliated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—also hails from Anambra State, the same state as Obi Cubana. Analysts believe the appointment could help broaden President Tinubu’s appeal among young professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in the Southeast.
The development aligns with ongoing efforts by the President and his political allies to deepen engagement with the Southeast and expand support beyond the levels recorded in the 2023 elections.
President Tinubu, popularly referred to as the “City Boy,” appears to be recalibrating his political strategy ahead of 2027, with the City Boy Movement playing a key role. Seyi Tinubu, son of the President, serves as the Patron of the movement.
