Cubana Chief Priest reveals reasons for relocating from Owerri to Lagos

Expressing his displeasure in the current situation of the South-East region, Cubana ChiefPriest said, “It is jealousy and envy that caused everything that is happening in the South-East. If you say you do not like a particular government, do you go and kill your brother because of that? No! You should rather wait for when it is time for election, then you can vote that person out. You should not about hating or killing your brother, because you don’t like him, or because he is supporting a particular government, or the police. How can you kill your brother, because he is a policeman or a soldier? In a state without the police and military, who will maintain peace and order there?

In an interview with Punch, Cubana Chief Priest mentioned that the insecurity in the Igbo states led him to relocate from his home town of Owerri in Imo State to Lagos State.

He explained that some of the businessmen in Lagos are hesitant to visit home due to safety concerns. He noted that he used to make lots of money during festive seasons back home. However, things changed due to the unrest in the South East.

“I left the South-East, and relocated to Lagos State because some of our wealthy Igbo brothers are now scared of coming home. Usually, whenever they came home, my business was always flourishing. That is because those who live in Owerri usually buy just beer and little champagne. But, when the big boys who live in Lagos and Abuja come home during the weekends, they usually buy lots of drinks; and I will ultimately make so much money.

For instance, after Christmas in those days when business was booming in the South-East, after every Christmas sale, I would usually buy a new car or start a new business (because of the huge profit recorded). But, business has now become so slow. And, just like the Igbo saying, you will have to move around with your wares to be able to make sales. That was why I packed my bags and relocated.

It is also a way of bringing the things that those who travel home come to enjoy at my place in Owerri here to them in Lagos State,” he stated.