Charly Boy warns: Don't mistake Obasanjo's laughter for weakness, says he's fearless
Charly Boy (Charles Oputa) warned Nigerians not to mistake former President Olusegun Obasanjo's laughter for weakness, stating the ex-president is fearless. He shared this view in an X post written in Pidgin English where he compared himself to Obasanjo.
In his post, Charly Boy noted both he and Obasanjo maintain energy that "could humble some young people," rarely show long faces, and possess sharp wit. He emphasized: "But make nobody mistake the laughter for weakness. Because both of dem fit play with you, but no go try mess with them."
Charly Boy specifically stated both men are "stubborn? Maybe. Fearless? Definitely" and share a commitment to a "New Nigeria." He said: "Beyond the jokes, the boldness and the strong personalities. Because like OBJ, like Charly Boy, both of them are concerned and particular that a New Nigeria is possible."
This assessment comes from one of Nigeria's most enduring commentators on another, both known for their outspoken personalities and decades-long presence in Nigerian public discourse.