Veteran Nigerian musician Charles Oputa , also popularly known as Charly Boy, has expressed his readiness to join Nigerian youths in a nationwide protest against the prevailing hardship in the country.
In a conversation with DAILY POST on Monday, Charly Boy emphasized his belief in the youths’ ability to reclaim their country from mismanagement.
Nigerian youths, frustrated by severe economic conditions, have planned protests from August 1 to August 10. These demonstrations have gained momentum on social media, with many users voicing diverse opinions.
Charly Boy, who has a history of leading protests, stated that he will fully support the youths when they demonstrate their commitment to change.
He stated, “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 shopping from the same market. We are all feeling it. Do you think I’m happy with the situation? Do you think I’m happy with the environment? It is affecting me also”.
Addressing a leaked memo suggesting police intervention, Charly Boy argued that the police have no legal authority to stop peaceful protests
Speaking further, he articulated, “Police can 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”.
However, the activist advised the intending protesters to remain peaceful, stressing that they should not entertain any violence in their demonstration.
“I will advise as a father that the protest should be peaceful. There are a lot of things that they can peacefully do that can send powerful messages. Nobody needs to resort to violence.
“We see what is happening in Kenya, we can do better. I have always believed in the exceptional youths of this country. I know that the day they will say enough is enough, it will be enough”, Charly Boy stressed.
Follow the Parallel Facts channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCQSAoHgZWiDjR3Kn2E
