Charly Boy Reflects on Rare Bond with Former President Obasanjo

 

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Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy has opened up about the uncommon but deeply respectful relationship he shares with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, highlighting mutual understanding as the cornerstone of their connection.

In a post on X on Monday, Charly Boy noted that many Nigerians were initially puzzled by their closeness, given his history as a vocal critic of government policies.

“When you mention the kind relationship wey no too common for this country, you go talk about Charly Boy and Olusegun Obasanjo. Many people no understand am at first. How rebel wey dey always challenge government take dey close to former president. But life no be black and white like that. Sometimes na respect and understanding dey build bridge where people no expect,” he wrote.

Charly Boy explained that the former president recognized qualities in him that are often overlooked by others, such as courage, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to speaking the truth.

“Baba Obasanjo see something inside Charly Boy wey plenty people miss. He see courage. He see consistency. He see man wey stand for him truth whether rain fall or sun shine. And Charly Boy too see beyond uniform and title. He see elder wey don pass through war, leadership, pressure and still stand strong,” he added.

The entertainer emphasized that their relationship is not based on appearances or superficial interactions but on a quiet understanding that allows for candid discussions and even disagreement without bitterness.

“Their relationship no be noise relationship. Na quiet understanding. When dem talk, na two strong minds wey dey reason Nigeria matter. Dem fit argue, dem fit disagree, but bitterness no dey. Respect dey intact,” he said.

Charly Boy cited the launch of his autobiography, 999, as a key moment reflecting this mutual respect. He recalled how Obasanjo personally hosted the event, which he described as more than just a book launch, but a gesture of honor and recognition.

“That respect show clearly when Baba Obasanjo personally host the biggest moment of Charly Boy career, the launch of him life story book 999. That event no just be about selling book. Na honour. Na acknowledgement. Na elder telling younger warrior say I see you. For that day, politics and activism sit down for one table. It prove say bond no dey always about agreeing on everything. Sometimes e just about recognizing value in each other,” he noted.

Charly Boy also underscored the warmth and authenticity in their interactions, stressing that their connection is free from protocol or pretense.

“The fondness between dem real. You fit see am for the way dem dey talk about each other with warmth. No fake protocol vibe. Just genuine regard,” he wrote.

He concluded by reflecting on the broader significance of their bond, suggesting it serves as an example of how dialogue, respect, and unity are possible in a nation often marked by division.

“For country wey division too much, their connection send message say dialogue possible. Respect possible. Unity possible. And when two strong men choose mutual respect over ego, that one na powerful example,” Charly Boy said.

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