I’m Boycotting Street Protest- Charly Boy

Charles Oputa,a.k.a Charley boy said he is no longer taking part in street protest because it has not made any change or effect in the way political leaders govern the people.

 

He said that a lot of Nigerians have given up on their country.

The Convener of ourMumuDonDo Movement, Mr. Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy has said that he will no longer take part in street protest because it(protest) never changed and moved political leaders.

Charles Oputa who made this statement known in Abuja,said political leaders had remained insensitive to the plight of ordinary Nigerians over the years.

He said: “boycotting street protests over national issues, and urged advocates of good governance and patriotic Nigerians to resort to engaging the leaders through other non-violence avenues.”

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“In some cases, i went to the streets to champion the fights for the rights of those i never knew.

“I have spent over 40 years of my life leading protest for a better society, and I can tell you that street protest will not change our leaders.

“My father always told me back then that whenever I see injustice, I should fight it because it may come to affect me someday too, and that is my motivation for fighting injustice over these years.

“On several occasions, I have been tortured by the Nigerian police and the military for standing up to authorities to ask questions.

“However, on some occasions, I have been regarded as their friends, depending on the sensibility of those in power.

“I am not a professional protester, so now I have decided to use other means to hold leaders accountable,’’ he said.

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He therefore,added that he was leading an advocacy and enlightenment campaign ‘Na We Be Government” and decided to go back to music, his age long passion to call citizens to participate in nation building.

“A lot of Nigerians have given up on their country because of bad leadership over the years, and do not believe they have a say in the affairs of their country.

“It is time they are reminded that power truly belongs to them and there is a social contract between them and elected political leaders.

“Citizens will do their part and political leaders should also fulfill their obligations as promised in their manifesto, and as required by the constitution,” he said.