This is Why Obi Cubana’s Arrest by EFCC Will Worsen Insecurity In Anambra – Nigerians.,
As expected, reactions have started to trickle in after news broke that Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, was arrested on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Recall Obi Cubana the wealthy businessman who has an interest in nightlife entertainment, became the talk of the country when earlier in the year he threw a lavish burial for his mother in Anambra state.
The burial ceremony was widely criticized for the lavish show of wealth and gross disregard for money, leading to some sects questioning Obi Cubana’s source of wealth.
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On monday afternoon, Obi Cubana was taken to the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, and was interrogated by officers of the agency over alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
The report which flooded the social media on Monday night, generated reactions from concerned Nigerians as many took to their social media handles to express concern over the repercussions of the move on the November 6 governorship elections in Anambra State.
Some Nigerians, particularly youths who reacted to news of Obi Cubana’s arrest on Tuesday morning, said the arrest may worsen the already deteriorated security situation in Anambra State.
An On-Air Personality, OAP in a popular radio station in Abuja, Adeyemo Michael, a.k.a Mr Microphone, said that the arrest is coming at a time when Obi Cubana’s state of origin is already tensed up.
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He said, “This is definitely not the right time for this drama. You and I know how the businessman is regarded in Anambra State with millions of supporters in the Southeast.
“If they fail to release him today, I’m not sure the governorship election will hold. This is definitely not what we are expecting from the federal government right now”.
Another respondent, a spare parts trader in the nation’s capital who identified himself as Ifeanyi, said the federal government has just added to the problems of the Southeast.
He lamented that despite calls for President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to free Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the government has arrested another popular and very important citizen of the region.
“The IPOB members are commencing a one-week sit-at-home beginning from Thursday over the arrest of our beloved Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who has been detained in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, for just demanding for his right.
“We have not even finished Kanu’s own, now they have kidnapped another important son of the soil. This shows that this government is actually against the Igbos,” he said.
Meanwhile, a social media influencer, Adejor Kenneth said that Obi Cubana must be carefully monitored, stressing that his sources of wealth is unclear.
According to him, Cubana’s ties with the embattled Inspector-General’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari who was recently suspended over alleged corruption should be investigated.
“Abba Kyari was sitting at Obi Cubana’s mother’s burial, spending money. Now, both of them are in trouble. He needs to be properly investigated”, Adejor added.
Rights Activist Predicts Things Will Worsen For Obi Cubana
Popular socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, has also reacted to the arrest Obi Cubana, urging the businessman to calm down as things could get worse for him.
The activist said the EFCC interrogation was better than being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI.
In a series of tweets, the convener of Concerned Nigerians wondered why Cubana would be arrested while Bola Tinubu and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari are free.
He wrote: “EFCC can arrest Obi Cubana but Abba Kyari is free. Tinubu the Bullion Van king is free Wonderful one Nigeria.
“When I told Obi Cubana to be careful, some people said I was jealous of him. It’s still much better to be arrested by the EFCC than FBI.
“He should be celebrating that it’s EFCC. Calm down Obi. It’s not serious for now but it could get worse.”
Obi Cubana Gets Support From Nigerian Superstar, Davido, Hours After His Arrest
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido has also reacted to the arrest of Obi Cubana who he appears to be friends with as he was one of the high-profile celebrities that graced the lavish burial.
Reacting to the arrest, the award-winning singer via his Instagram stories hailed the billionaire businessman in Igbo language.
Sharing a photo of Obi Cubana on his story, Davido wrote; ‘Obi Nwere Ego’.
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