Skales Slams Cubana Chiefpriest Over Jos Attack Comment, Sparks Outrage Online
Skales has publicly criticized popular socialite Cubana Chiefpriest following a controversial statement linking the recent killings in Jos to an alleged attempt to embarrass President Bola Tinubu.
The socialite, whose real name is Okechukwu Pascal, had earlier taken to Instagram to express condolences over the tragic incident. However, in the same post, he suggested that the attack may have been orchestrated to tarnish the President’s image on his birthday—a claim that quickly drew criticism from many Nigerians.
While also calling on security agencies to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity, his comments were widely interpreted as shifting focus away from the victims of the attack.
Reacting strongly, Skales described the remark as “delusional,” questioning how anyone could prioritize political embarrassment over the loss of human lives. The singer further accused the socialite of lacking empathy, emphasizing that the victims of the attack should remain the central concern.
The exchange has since fueled heated discussions across social media, with users divided over the appropriateness of linking national tragedies to political narratives.
💭 Opinion: When Tragedy Becomes a Political Lens
This situation reflects a troubling pattern—how quickly national tragedies are reframed through political perspectives.
Cubana Chiefpriest’s comment may have been intended as an observation or opinion, but the timing and framing raised an important question: should moments of grief be politicized so quickly?
When lives are lost, the immediate focus for many people is empathy, justice, and prevention. Shifting the narrative toward political implications—especially speculative ones—can come across as insensitive, even if that wasn’t the intention.
Skales’ reaction, though emotional, echoes what many Nigerians feel: that human lives should never be secondary in conversations about national crises.
At the same time, this moment also highlights the power—and responsibility—of public figures. With large platforms comes influence, and the words they choose can either comfort a grieving public or deepen frustration.
Ultimately, this isn’t just about who is right or wrong. It’s about priorities. In times of tragedy, the question should not be “who is embarrassed?” but rather “how do we ensure this never happens again?”
