The Lagos State Government has sealed Cubana Chiefpriest’s fast food restaurant, citing noise pollution and other environmental infractions as the reasons for the action. The popular entrepreneur, known for his hospitality businesses, now faces legal issues just months after relocating his business headquarters to Lagos.
This development comes on the heels of Cubana Chiefpriest’s controversial remarks earlier this year, where he criticized the business climate in his home region, particularly Owerri. He had claimed that insecurity in the region was driving away affluent customers from Abuja and Lagos, leading him to move his operations to Lagos. His comments sparked mixed reactions, with some accusing him of undermining his home region to curry favor with the Lagos State Government.
However, this recent closure suggests that his strategy may not have worked as intended. There have been concerns, especially in Igbo business circles, about alleged attempts to undermine Igbo-owned enterprises in Lagos. Leaked audio from 2015 attributed to Vice President Shettima had hinted at a covert agenda to curtail the growth of Igbo businesses in Lagos, a claim that has resurfaced amidst this latest development.
Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing story.
