- Charly Boy recently found himself in the digital spotlight when news surfaced that a bus stop named in his honor was rescinded by a traditional ruler in Lagos.
- Expressing his response angrily, Charly Boy turned to his social media platform, denouncing the act as both childish and demeaning
Renowned Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, expresses strong displeasure over reports of a well-known Lagos bus stop named after him being changed due to his recent critiques of both the Oba of Benin and Lagos.
Since the last election, it is no longer news that Charly Boy has greatly supported the Labour Party and its leader, Peter Obi. His recent criticisms of the incumbent Federal government and the Lagos state government have propelled Charly Boy to the forefront of the opposition movement.
Charly Boy recently commented on the ongoing discourse on the rightful owners of Lagos, criticizing the Oba of Benin for asserting that his ancestors were the founders of Lagos state during his visit to the city.
His remarks ignited responses, with Oba Abeeb Faronbi of Gbagada decisively removing the entertainer’s name from the bus stop that had been honorarily renamed after him.
According to the report, the bus stop has now been restored to its former name.
Despite his apparent nonchalance towards the alteration, Charly Boy asserted that he didn’t actively pursue the honor when the bus stop was initially named after him. He emphasized that the recognition stemmed from his community contributions through CBshow and Coded Foundation.
The self-proclaimed “Area Fada” revealed that the bus stop dedication was a nod to the positive impact he made in the community, notably empowering over 4,000 okada riders during the foundation’s past outreach efforts. Charly Boy proudly recounted earning the title of Chairman of the Okada Riders Association of Nigeria due to his contributions.
Addressing speculations about disrespectful remarks towards the Gbagada traditional ruler, Charly Boy clarified that he holds a position of seniority and maintains that insults are reserved for those older than him.
Charly Boy suggested that political motives might underlie the decision to rename the bus stop, accusing politicians of trying to sow seeds of division, bigotry, and tribalism in a community that has historically coexisted peacefully for several decades.
He wrote in parts;
“I have been hearing some news about plans to change Charly Boy bus stop to Pedro bus stop. It is simply laughable because I never lobbied for it to be named after me in the first place.
” I believe my service to the community and empowerment of over 4000 okada riders earned me the honour. It is all politics of bigotry, tribalism and division. But I am not moved,”.
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