The national leadership of the City Boy Movement (CBM) has issued a firm clarification, stating that Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, remains the officially recognised Director of the organisation in Imo State.
In a statement released from Abuja on Tuesday, CBM Director-General Francis Shoga dismissed widespread reports suggesting an internal review or reversal of Okechukwu’s appointment. He labelled the claims as “misleading and inaccurate,” confirming that no new leadership appointments have been sanctioned for Imo State.
Shoga emphasised that Okechukwu is the sole duly appointed CBM representative in the state. He noted that narratives about parallel leadership structures, withdrawn appointments, or internal disputes do not represent the organisation’s official position. According to Shoga, the CBM adheres strictly to established procedures and due process for appointments and state chapter coordination, with any formal decisions communicated only through authorised channels.
“The City Boy Movement remains a structured and disciplined organisation. Any ambiguity arising from recent correspondence is a ploy to discredit the integrity of the group,” Shoga stated.
He highlighted the group’s unified focus on grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in preparation for the 2027 general elections. “Our focus remains unwavering; mobilising support, consolidating grassroots structures, and delivering on our mandate,” he added.
Shoga urged members and the public to disregard unverified reports that could cause confusion, reaffirming the CBM’s commitment to unity, transparency, and organisational discipline nationwide.
This public reaffirmation underscores the CBM’s role as a key grassroots ally of the Tinubu administration and signals an effort to quell speculation ahead of future political engagements. The statement reinforces that leadership changes within the movement will be communicated through official channels only.
