Popular socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as , has lost the House of Representatives primary election for the federal constituency seat he contested in Imo State.

Cubana Chief Priest, who reportedly enjoyed the support of and members of the City Boys Movement, was defeated during the party’s primaries held on Saturday.

The celebrity barman had contested for the ticket to represent his constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections but failed to secure enough votes from delegates.

His defeat is seen as a setback for the City Boys Movement in Imo State, especially after weeks of political mobilisation and endorsements from youth supporters aligned with Seyi Tinubu.

Sources within the party said the contest was keenly fought, with delegates opting for another aspirant believed to have stronger grassroots political structures within the constituency.

Cubana Chief Priest has yet to officially react to the outcome of the primary election as of the time of filing this report.