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Veteran Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa, popularly 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.
Naija News reports that this announcement comes as Nigerian youths, frustrated by the severe economic conditions, plan to protest nationwide from August 1 to August 10.
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,
Regarding an alleged police threat to stop the protest, Charly Boy asserted that the police have no legal right to prevent peaceful demonstrations.
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 urged the protesters to remain peaceful and avoid 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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