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Veteran entertainer and outspoken social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has sharply criticised Nigerian pastors, accusing many of prioritising money and personal comfort over integrity, justice, and the wellbeing of the people.
The maverick singer made the remarks during a recent appearance on the KAA Truths podcast, where he expressed deep disappointment at what he described as the troubling silence of religious leaders amid Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship, rising insecurity, and social inequality.
According to Charly Boy, many clerics who should serve as the moral compass of society have instead chosen to align themselves with political power and financial interests, abandoning their responsibility to speak truth to authority. He argued that the church, which once played a key role in championing social justice, has largely shifted into a profit-driven enterprise.
“All the pastors I know of in Nigeria, 99 per cent of them are useless. It is just a business that they are running,” he declared, adding that commercial motives have overtaken genuine spiritual leadership in many churches.
He further criticised what he sees as the growing comfort between religious figures and corrupt politicians, stating that such alliances have only helped to entrench poor governance and the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.
Charly Boy also spoke about his personal philosophy, explaining that his values and worldview set him apart from mainstream societal thinking. He insisted that he does not subscribe to blind conformity or conventional belief systems, especially when they contradict his principles.
“I may live in Nigeria, but Nigeria does not live in me. I don’t believe like you. I don’t want to think like you people. I’m not in the same class with you people. I come from a different space and time,” he said.
The veteran activist, known for his long-standing criticism of injustice and oppression, has frequently used his platform to challenge religious, political, and social institutions. His latest comments have once again ignited widespread debate online, with reactions split between those applauding his candour and others accusing him of being disrespectful to religious leaders.
While some social media users agreed that certain pastors have commercialised religion and failed to confront societal ills, others argued that his remarks were overly generalised and unfair to clerics who continue to uphold moral standards and advocate for positive change.
Despite the mixed reactions, Charly Boy remains unapologetic, maintaining that silence in the face of injustice is a betrayal of conscience. His comments have once again thrust the role of religious leadership in Nigeria’s socio-political space into the spotlight, reviving conversations about accountability, integrity, and the true purpose of the church in society.
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