- ‘I Regret Trusting Community Elders’ – ChiefPriest Speaks After APC Defeat
- The celebrity businessman secured only 14 votes during the exercise.
- He said online popularity does not guarantee election victory.
Celebrity businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as ChiefPriest, has reacted to the outcome of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that ChiefPriest, who serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, lost the APC ticket after securing only 14 votes during the primary election.
The nightlife promoter faced criticism and mockery on social media following the result, especially over his public support for President Bola Tinubu.
Reacting in a viral video circulating online, ChiefPriest said his biggest regret was placing trust in elders within his community.
“I’m a hustler, and I didn’t regret trying to contest for a position. My only regret was trusting the elders in the community.
“I know how much I gave them, but only 14 people voted for me in the primary”
Meanwhile, ChiefPriest recently sparked debate online after sharing his opinion about politicians who enjoy strong support on social media platforms.
According to him, popularity online does not always translate into electoral victory.
He argued that politicians who receive praise and backing on social media often struggle during elections, while those heavily criticised online sometimes emerge victorious at the polls.
The celebrity businessman shared the opinion through his Instagram story, where he explained that reactions on social media rarely reflect the reality of voting outcomes.
ChiefPriest cited Desmond Elliot as an example, noting that despite facing intense backlash online in the past, the lawmaker still won his election.
