Cubana Chief Priest’s Donald’s Fast Food Sealed Again Amid Fresh Environmental Violations

 

Cubana Chief Priest, a well-known nightlife entrepreneur and socialite, has once again found his popular Lagos-based restaurant, Donald’s Fast Food, at the center of a storm. The establishment, located in the upscale Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos, has been sealed off by officials of the Lagos State Government following allegations of unlawful waste disposal and an attempted bribery incident.

Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed the closure through a public statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to Wahab, the latest action was prompted by a serious environmental breach involving the illegal dumping of refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street within Lekki Phase 1.

The matter came to light after the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association (LERA) alerted authorities to the suspicious activity. The alert was followed by swift intervention, with security operatives from LERA apprehending two individuals caught red-handed unloading waste from a white Ford van bearing Abuja registration number GWA 136E.

Investigations quickly linked the vehicle and the dumped refuse to Donald’s Fast Food, described by officials as a nightlife hotspot on Road 14 in the estate. The accused were promptly detained at the LERA Secretariat for questioning. Notably, these individuals reportedly attempted to resolve the matter illegally by offering a ₦100,000 bribe to the estate’s Chief Security Officer. The offer was flatly rejected, and the case escalated to relevant state authorities.

This marks the second time in less than a year that the restaurant has come under scrutiny from the Lagos State Government. Back in September 2024, Donald’s Fast Food was sealed for alleged noise pollution and other environmental violations. That incident sparked public debate over urban nightlife operations and compliance with environmental regulations.

Officials have reiterated that this latest action is not part of a targeted campaign, but rather a necessary enforcement step in the government’s ongoing crackdown on environmental abuses across the state. “There is no room for impunity,” Wahab emphasized, adding that “nightlife businesses must coexist responsibly with the communities in which they operate.”

The identity of the individuals apprehended during the recent operation remains undisclosed. However, Wahab’s statement made it clear that the state will pursue further legal action where necessary and continue surveillance in high-risk zones.

Donald’s Fast Food has cultivated a reputation not just for food and nightlife, but for its ties to celebrity culture and high-profile patronage. Cubana Chief Priest, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and extensive network in the entertainment industry, has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest closure.

The sealing of the restaurant raises broader concerns about compliance among Lagos’s rapidly growing hospitality businesses. With nightlife thriving in areas like Lekki and Victoria Island, residents have increasingly voiced grievances about environmental degradation, noise pollution, and waste management lapses.

As the investigation continues, the state government has called on other establishments to take note and ensure adherence to environmental laws. Residents, meanwhile, have applauded the swift action and called for sustained enforcement.

For now, the gates of Donald’s Fast Food remain shut, the white van impounded, and yet another chapter unfolds in the tense relationship between entertainment businesses and regulatory authorities in Lagos.