My involvement in politics not for private acquire – Obi Cubana

Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly generally known as Obi Cubana, has mentioned that his rising involvement in politics and political discourse will not be motivated by private acquire or ambition.

Obi Cubana, a supporter of President Bola Tinubu, mentioned his involvement in politics is pushed by a want to advertise significant engagement and inclusive governance in Nigeria.

In response to a press release he personally issued on Monday, Obi Cubana emphasised that his participation is aimed toward bridging the hole between authorities and residents, notably amongst younger individuals and throughout numerous areas.

“I’ve constructed my profession as a non-public citizen by onerous work, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments. I’ve by no means held public workplace nor benefited from authorities patronage.

“My involvement in political discourse is solely pushed by a want to create platforms for significant engagement—particularly between younger individuals and the older technology, and throughout Nigeria’s numerous areas,” he mentioned.

Obi Cubana famous that his current publicity to political processes has revealed a disconnect between authorities insurance policies and residents’ expectations, even when such insurance policies are well-intentioned.

“The hole between authorities and the individuals is actual, and it’s mirrored in overwhelming public opinion. In the previous couple of months, I’ve noticed that many insurance policies, although designed with good intentions, fail to make a tangible affect on residents, both as a result of they aren’t communicated successfully or applied with a full understanding of residents’ expectations,” he said.

He additionally referred to as for deliberate efforts by authorities in any respect ranges to strengthen transparency, accountability, and empathy, stressing that belief stays the inspiration of any practical democracy.

“It’s unlucky when residents lose belief of their authorities. Rebuilding that belief should be a steady and intentional effort. The individuals in the end maintain the ability in a democracy, and their voices should be revered and mirrored in governance,” he added.

He additionally addressed current criticisms surrounding his public feedback, dismissing claims of anti-Igbo sentiment and describing such narratives as divisive.

“I’ve by no means, and can by no means, subscribe to any narrative that undermines the intelligence, unity, or contribution of the Igbo individuals or any ethnic group in Nigeria. Such insinuations will not be solely false however are makes an attempt to create division and weaken the collective energy we’d like as a nation,” he mentioned.

He additional advocated a holistic strategy to governance, urging coordination throughout native, state, and federal ranges to make sure significant improvement.

“We should start to see governance as an built-in system—from native governments to state and federal ranges. Growth can’t be centralised; it should be coordinated throughout all tiers to actually affect the lives of the individuals,” he famous.

On his affiliation with the Metropolis Boy Motion, Obi Cubana defined that the initiative is targeted on encouraging inclusive political participation, particularly amongst youths and the non-public sector.

“The Metropolis Boy Motion represents a possibility to redefine civic engagement. It’s about creating area for constructive dialogue, the place younger Nigerians and the non-public sector can actively take part in shaping governance and coverage path,” he mentioned.

He cautioned towards framing political participation alongside ethnic strains, urging Nigerians to prioritise concepts and insurance policies that promote unity and nationwide improvement.

“Decreasing any political motion to ethnic sentiments diminishes the essence of democracy. Our focus needs to be on concepts, insurance policies, and collective progress—not divisive narratives,” he concluded.