Speculation Trails Obi Cubana’s Presence at Pastor Jerry Eze’s Foundation Grant Ceremony in Abuja
- Videos from Jerry Eze Foundation's business grant award ceremony in Abuja surfaced on social media
- The event, which was attended by popular faces in the country, also had businessman Obi Cubana in attendance
- Obi Cubana's presence also sparked speculation, as many questioned if Pastor Jerry was now a part of the City Boy Movement
- In a chat with Legit.ng, a Christian influencer also shared why people will be suspicious of pastors who are close to those in power
Nigerian socialite and businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, was among the popular faces who showed support for Streams of Joy International's Pastor Jerry Eze at his foundation's grant ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Abuja.
Recall that Pastor Eze's foundation held its business grant award ceremony, and Obi Cubana was present to support the initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs.
Source: Instagram
The businessman shared a video from the event on his Instagram page, which showed him seated in the front row alongside members of his team.
According to reports, 240 people received $3,000 each, totalling 720,000 USD (over one billion naira) through Pastor Eze's foundation.
Reacting to the cleric's gesture, Obi Cubana described him as a blessing to this generation.
"Life isn't about how much money you have, but about the kind of heart you have to give! at the Unvieling of the winners of Jerry Eze foundation business grant for start ups in Tech, Manufacturing and Agriculture," the businessman added in the caption.
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Pastor Jerry Eze opened up about his experience with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) while he was investigated for money laundering.
Eze recounted how he cried every morning while driving to conduct his daily NSPPD prayers due to the investigation.
Source: Instagram
The Instagram video Obi Cubana shared as he attended Pastor Jerry Eze's foundation grant ceremony is below:
Reactions as Obi Cubana attends Eze's event
Reacting, some netizens made bold claims about Obi Cubana's attendance at Pastor Jerry Eze's event, linking it with the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu group.
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions. Read the comments below:
Chinedu Kennedy commented:
"Is he also a city boy?"
Kindness Debby commented:
"This one all the suspecting people done dey run enter NSPPD hope all is well... Nothing GOD no go see fr our hand."
Okeke Cynthia reacted:
"Pastor Jerry should warm up for presidency."
Obieze Charles Chinwendu commented:
"...if it were city boys, they will share rice."
Princess Ozioma Ifejiofor commented:
"From City boy to Pastor Jerry."
Miracle Ogbonna reacted:
"Jerry Eze wife they this government no forget. Jerry Eze dy City boy movement."
Why people might be suspicious of those in power
According to Spiricoco, a Christian influencer on X, people might be suspicious of clerics who are close to those in power because of the current political climate in the country.
"Preachers who have proximity to power would be held under a light of suspicion. The reason is that it would become hard for them to speak against such a government. But this isn’t an accusation against Jerry Eze. But people can consider the implication, too," he said.
Obi Cubana reacts to Jos attack
Legit.ng previously reported that Obi Cubana reacted to the deadly attack in Jos, Plateau state.
In a post via his Instagram story on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Obi Cubana shared a flyer that included a condolence message to the family of the victims of the attack.
Expressing grief, the businessman wrote,
"God help us; may God comfort the bereaved; may it never happen again."
His social media post also sparked reactions over his support for Tinubu's re-election.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
