Nigerian singer and songwriter Charly Boy has voiced strong criticism against the ruling political party, the All Progressive Party (APC), claiming they had no intention of solving the problems faced by the masses. On August 7, 2024, Charly Boy shared a clip on Instagram of Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo’s recent interview on Channels Television, in which Okonkwo criticized the government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal and the resulting economic hardship.
In the interview, Okonkwo condemned the APC’s response to the protests and the drastic increase in fuel prices, saying, “They unleashed the greatest protest in this country… because of a 20 naira increase in fuel. Today they say that they have removed fuel subsidy that has landed the price of fuel to 1000 naira, 1200 naira in Lagos and it’s not even available. What a government!” He further criticized the president’s compelled speech addressing the issues, suggesting that no speech would have been better than the one given.
Charly Boy praised Okonkwo’s remarks and echoed his sentiments, accusing the APC of imposing themselves on the people without any intention of addressing their issues. He wrote, “Well said, my brother Kenneth👍🏾I twale for U. Nobody can give what they don’t have. If it didn’t dey, e no dey. APC never came to solve people’s problems, they forced themselves on us so dey can build dia private EMPIRES on the masses back.”
He continued, “Leaders with toxic behaviours only thrive in controlling people, not inspiring them. They have taken it by force and intend to Lord it over us by force. Nigerian youths, this mafia must be dismantled or there will never be peace in our land. Nonsense! Dia fathers.”
Charly Boy’s post highlights the growing discontent and frustration among Nigerians regarding the current government’s policies and actions, calling for a dismantling of what he describes as a corrupt and self-serving political system.