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Old video of Obi Cubana with Peter Obi sparks Tinubu debate

Published on February 5, 2026

Obi Cubana Peter Obi video resurfaces online showing the businessman with the 2023 presidential candidate months before his pro-Tinubu appointment

A throwback video featuring businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, and former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has resurfaced online, stirring discussion about the entrepreneur’s political affiliations ahead of the 2027 elections.

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The clip, recorded during Obi Cubana’s 50th birthday celebration in April 2025, shows the businessman introducing Peter Obi to his son and other guests at a lavish event in Abuja. Celebrities, politicians, and high-profile figures attended the party, including the former Labour Party presidential candidate.

In the video, Obi Cubana is seen correcting his son for not standing to greet the elder guest, a gesture that drew applause from attendees at the time.

The resurfacing comes months after Obi Cubana assumed the role of South-East coordinator for the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu advocacy group, prompting a mix of reactions online. Some commenters defended his right to political choice, while others reflected on the shift from hosting Peter Obi to actively supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Social media users have debated the implications of the throwback clip, with many emphasising that Cubana, as an adult and public figure, retains the right to align with any political platform.

In a related post, Obi Cubana shared a video on January 24, 2026, showing his phone buzzing nonstop, reflecting the intensity of public attention following his recent political engagement.