Veteran Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa, commonly known as Charly Boy, has announced his readiness to join Nigerian youths in a nationwide protest against the prevailing economic hardship in the country.
In a conversation with DAILY POST on Monday, Charly Boy expressed his belief in the capability of Nigerian youths to reclaim their country from poor governance.
Afric Showbiz reports that this announcement comes as Nigerian youths, frustrated by the severe economic conditions, plan to protest nationwide from 1st August to 10th August.
Several socio-political activists have been calling for a revolution, arguing that the government’s policies leading to the current economic crisis need to be reversed. The planned protest has been a hot topic on social media platform X, with users sharing various opinions.
Commenting on the protest, Charly Boy, known for his history of activism, stated that he is currently observing the situation but will join the protest if he sees genuine commitment from the youths.
He said, “I am fully in support of whatever the young people will do to recover their stolen country. I have been a fan of the youths for so many decades. I’m in support of anything they can do to end this quagmire.
“Until that day, I will sit in my house watching. When they finally say enough is enough and they mean it, their father will be in the front. That time I will know that they are now serious. ‘I go know say their mumu don belefu’ them.”
“We are all affected by the same issues. Do you think I’m happy with the current situation? It impacts me as well,” He added,
Charly Boy stated that the police do not have the legal authority to halt peaceful protests, in response to an alleged threat by the police to stop the protest.
He said, “Police can’t stop any protest. The only thing that can stop protest is fear in the young people, that is the only hindrance. It is our civil right to protest. As long as we are doing it in a civil and non-violent way, it is very much allowed.
“One day, them go wake-up in country and them go regret all the stealing and oppressions that they have done.
“The Federal lawmakers that are collecting billions of naira when people are suffering, the young Nigerians know them. They know their address, they know their girlfriends, they know where the lawmakers travel to. When the heat starts, they will know.”
Charly Boy also advised the protesters to be peaceful and aloof them selves from violence.
“As a father, I advise that the protest be peaceful. There are many ways to send powerful messages without resorting to violence.
“We can learn from the peaceful protests in Kenya. I have always believed in the exceptional potential of Nigerian youths. When they decide enough is enough, it will truly be enough,” he concluded.
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