Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, took to Twitter to honor the iconic singer Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on his 73rd birthday. Alongside a photo of the two of them together, Obi expressed his joy and extended his heartfelt wishes to Charly Boy while commending him for his advocacy of good governance.
Obi acknowledged Charly Boy’s fearless stance against injustice, corruption, and other societal challenges that hinder the advancement of the nation. He emphasized the need for more individuals like Charly Boy in Nigeria, who possess the courage to speak truth to power and hold leaders accountable.
In his tweet, Peter Obi wrote, “My dear elder brother, Charles ‘Chukwuemeka Oputa’ – I rejoice and celebrate with you on your 73rd birthday anniversary. You have consistently been an advocate of good governance in Nigeria. You fearlessly raised your voice against injustice, corruption, and other societal ills that hinder the peace and progress of our nation. We need more men like you in Nigeria who can speak truth to power and hold the leaders accountable.”
