Obi Cubana Apologizes For Saying Igbo People ‘Lack Knowledge’ [Video]

Nigerian businessman Obi Cubana has apologised to the Igbo people over a recent comment he made in Enugu.

Obi Cubana made the comment during an event on March 11, held in support of the City Boy Movement and attended by the Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah.

Hh said that Igbo people “lack knowledge” while speaking about backing Bola Tinubu in the region.

The remark sparked criticism, with many people saying it sounded insulting to the intelligence and awareness of the Igbo community.

Speaking on BBC Igbo on Monday, Obi Cubana said his statement was misunderstood and taken out of context.

He explained that his intention was to encourage stronger political involvement among Igbo people, not to insult them.

His explanation triggered mixed reactions, with some people accepting his explanation, while others remain unhappy about the comment, especially given ongoing ethnic sensitivities in Nigerian politics.

Watch the video below:

Obi Cubana I want to apologize to Igbos over my recent statement in Enugu where I said 'Igbo people lack knowledge' during the Cityboy movement event with Enugu governor, I want to clarify that my comments were taken out of context pic.twitter.com/J95orPZhcG

— Chief Ikukuoma (@IkukuomaC) March 23, 2026

Obi Cubana apologizes to the Igbo people on his interview with BBC over his recent statement in Enugu where he said 'Igbo people lack knowledge' during the Cityboy movement event with Enugu governor, clarifying that his comments were taken out of context. pic.twitter.com/gQcK83gDTF

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 23, 2026

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