Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerian youths to persist with their planned nationwide protests. He stated that if those in power truly have integrity, they should welcome scrutiny and protests rather than suppressing them.
Charly Boy expressed his views in a post on X, criticizing a report that advised Lagos residents to ignore the protests by claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is addressing their needs. He suggested that attempts to silence the public indicate that those in power have something to hide.
He remarked, “We are in a Season of Lies, Wayo, Deceit, and Propaganda. If those in authority are truly upright, they should accept scrutiny and protest, not stifle them. When they silence dissent and avoid accountability, it’s clear they have secrets to conceal. The hidden ‘skeletons’ expose their corruption and misuse of power.”
“In a genuine democracy, governments must be open and accountable to the people. They should welcome criticism and engage in transparent dialogue, even when it’s challenging. This fosters trust and demonstrates their dedication to the public good. Conversely, hiding behind secrecy and intimidation is a sign of guilt and betrayal of public trust.”
“Nigerian youths should not back down. If those in power don’t fear us, they will never respect us. Nonsense. Their fathers.”