- Charly Boy, also known as Area Fada, is urging Nigerians to uphold electoral integrity.
- He emphasized the importance of Nigerians ensuring their votes are counted in the 2027 general elections.
Veteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has urged Nigerians to shift their focus towards ensuring electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Charly Boy expressed concern over what he described as “unnecessary distractions” dominating national discourse.
“I don’t know why they do the things they do, but it seems to me silly and petty,” he said.
“Those are not the things we should be talking about right now. Those are not priorities. What our priority should be is about the 2027 election will our vote count? That’s what I think we should be talking about.”
He emphasized the importance of political awareness and public pressure to safeguard electoral integrity.
His comments come amid public debate after the Bariga Local Council Development Area recently renamed the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos after indigenous rapper and music executive, Olamide.
In other news, Social media activist and philanthropist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has showcased one of his latest impactful projects beyond his usual call-outs and online exposés.
The content creator shared a video of a school he renovated in an undisclosed location, highlighting the dramatic transformation.
In the first part of the clip, the school appeared to be in a deplorable condition its toilets, drainage system, staff room, and classrooms were almost unusable. Desks and chairs were worn out, and students had no access to water, making the environment unfit for learning.
Following the renovation, the entire school was repainted, with new furniture provided for the students. The staff room, toilets, and drainage system were fully refurbished, and in some cases, rebuilt from scratch.
VDM, who is currently in a public spat with singer Habeeb Olalomi Badmus (Portable), encouraged people to contact him if they know of similar schools that require urgent attention.
In his caption, the TikToker subtly criticized government spending, pointing out that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike rides in a Rolls-Royce and spent ₦30 billion renovating a conference centre, while his small team nicknamed the “ratel” handled the school project efficiently. He referred to his team as the “fourth arm of the government” and thanked supporters who contributed to the initiative, promising that this is only the beginning.
The video drew massive praise from fans, who thanked him for his generosity and mocked the government for failing to handle such basic responsibilities without overspending.
