Charly Boy Goes Tough as He Opens Up on Nigeria’s Future, Tinubu’s Govt: “Tears Will Flow in 2027”
- Social activist Charly Boy has stated that corruption under President Tinubu is worse than Buhari’s era
- In a recent interview, the singer declared he wants a “rig and die” approach to the 2027 general elections
- He further urged Nigerians to take back their country using any possible means necessary
- An entertainment enthusiast who doesn't want his name published frowned at Charly Boy's call for election violence
Activist, Charly Boy, has delved into the political future of Nigeria political future
The 73-year-old singer, born Charles Oputa, in a recent interview with Jay On-Air, called out the current administration and made a strong prediction about the 2027 general elections.
Oputa’s name was embroiled in controversy after the Charly Boy bus stop named after him was renamed by the Bariga Local Council Development Area.
Source: Instagram
However, speaking on the administration of President Bola Tinubu, he claimed the level of corruption in the government is far worse than what Nigerians experienced under the late President Muhammadu Buhari.
He stated:
“The corruption in the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is ten times worse than the last administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari"
The activist, who has long been vocal about government accountability, said it’s no longer about who steals more but about the systemic rot across all tribes and regions.
"Rig and die" in 2027 - Charly Boy
Charly Boy’s most jarring statement was his call for a radical shift in how Nigerians approach voting and electoral integrity.
He stated:
“I’m hoping to see ‘rig and die’ come 2027. Blood will flow.”
He insisted that Nigerians must protect their votes at all costs and be ready to challenge the status quo.
He added:
“It’s not about Mr A can steal more than Mr B. The people stealing our national wealth are from all the tribes. We know the game.” All I’m interested in right now is, will our votes count in 2027? How do we do it? How do we get these monsters away from leadership positions?”
Netizens react to Charly Boy's interview
Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below:
@iamkennifizzle:
"Blood will flow looto. But na for east e go flow. If una carry rubbish come here, we go reply with blood too."
@killgotti:
"The youths who should take over aren't ready for ward meetings and political conferences. This is real life, man"
@AbayomiAdemide:
"The way una go take shout marginalization for 2027 go mad gan. E say blood will flow, una go regret una life."
@professoribadan:
"Another thief in-line dey vex because Some thief denied another group of thief access to National cake.U go think say dey are doing it out of love for Nigerians but nah for personal interest."
Source: Instagram
Entertainment enthusiast frowns at election violence
An entertainment enthusiast who doesn't want his name published frowned at Charly Boy's call for election violence.
He stated:
"I don’t support violence, so I can’t agree with the 'rig and die' part of his statement. However, his call for Nigerians to protect their votes and demand accountability from leaders is a valid and important point. The focus should be on strong institutions, transparency, and peaceful but firm resistance to electoral malpractice."
How Charly Boy bus stop got its name - Oputa
Legit.ng earlier reported that Charly Boy offered a backstory to how the Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos got its name in the first place.
In an interview on The Morning Brief on Channels TV, the 74-year-old said the bus stop wasn’t named after him by politicians or celebrities, but by the people who felt the impact of his presence in Gbagada during the early 90s.
He stated that military officers, pensioners, okada riders, and even students all benefited from his generosity during his time in the area.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
