Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up about recent health challenges and a troubling hospital experience in Nigeria. In posts on his Instagram stories, the socialite revealed he had gone for a medical check-up but left frustrated due to poor treatment from hospital staff. 

Cubana said he visited a hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos — one he has used for years because he was feeling unwell and ready for thorough medical tests. However, after getting his vitals checked, he waited for over an hour without seeing a doctor. When he sought help at another hospital in Lekki, he was met with long online forms and bureaucratic delays before seeing a medical professional. Out of frustration, he abandoned the planned exams and took only medication for malaria and typhoid.

What Cubana Chief Priest Said and Public Reaction

Cubana Chief Priest condemned the healthcare system, calling it “a joke” because of how people are treated even in facilities with reputations. He expressed disappointment that despite being a frequent patron, he was met with unprofessionalism and delays. He added that he will travel abroad, specifically to the UK, for a comprehensive medical review.

His post drew mixed responses online. Some followers agreed wholeheartedly, sharing their own difficulties in Nigerian hospitals. Others acknowledged the role of limited resources and staff shortages. Many expressed empathy, noting that if someone with influence faces this, then ordinary Nigerians likely face worse.

Medical professionals and observers weighed in, noting that long wait times and delays for doctors are common complaints. In many cases, patients abandon treatment plans because of systemic inefficiencies, cost barriers, and poor staff attitudes.

Cubana’s ordeal highlights broader issues in Nigeria’s healthcare system — access, responsiveness, and quality of care. Whether this sparks policy discussion or improvements remains to be seen.