Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has poured cold water on the recent wave of excitement surrounding a new opposition coalition preparing to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
In a blunt and thought-provoking post on his official Facebook page Thursday night, Charly Boy dismissed the alliance as nothing more than a desperate grab for power by the same political elite that, in his words, “sank this country.”
The coalition, led by former Senate President David Mark, comprises top figures from the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and even disgruntled members of the APC. They’ve adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their common platform. The move has generated buzz, with many Nigerians hoping for a united front against the ruling party. But others, like Charly Boy, aren’t buying it.
“These are the same people who helped ruin Nigeria,” he wrote. “And now they want to wear new clothes and sing redemption songs?”
He went on to deliver a stinging critique of the group’s motives, questioning whether their mission is truly about rescuing Nigeria — or simply reclaiming lost power.
“Coalitions are forming, but let’s not pretend that every alliance is progress. Sometimes, it’s just old wolves in new agbada,” he said.
“Are they fighting for you, or fighting to sit where their enemies used to sit?”
“Are they shouting ‘enough is enough’ because they’ve changed — or because they’re no longer the ones benefitting?”
Charly Boy’s comments echo similar skepticism expressed by fellow activist Omoyele Sowore, who also distanced himself from the coalition, describing its members as corrupt and self-serving.
With the political atmosphere heating up ahead of 2027, Charly Boy urged Nigerians not to be distracted by familiar faces and flashy slogans. Instead, he called for a deeper shift — one rooted in new values, bold vision, and genuine service.
“We don’t just need new names. We need new values, new visions, and people with the guts to live by them. 2027 is not about revenge. It’s about rescue.”
As political alliances continue to form and campaign strategies unfold, voices like Charly Boy’s remind the public to look beyond the headlines — and ask the hard questions.
