A tweet by Nigerian activist Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, on Saturday sparked controversy and sparked a passionate debate about the state of affairs in Nigeria, drawing parallels with the ongoing French protests that have turned violent.
In the tweet, Charly Boy called for a revolt against the Nigerian government, citing frustration with ongoing issues and expressing the need for change.
In his tweet, he wrote “This isn’t Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan. This is France where 9% of the population has brought down entire cities!”, he said in reference to the raging arson in parts of Paris, a video of which he shared.”
The tweet elicited mixed reactions, with some supporting the call for revolution and others concerned about the potential consequences. As the debate progresses, it highlights deep-seated dissatisfaction among segments of the population and raises critical questions about the country’s path to positive change.
Reactions have started trailing the tweets:
NsiSong (@nsikool) “*I’m*. You are Oputa’s son for goodness sake”
Ainà Dipo (@dipoaina1) wrote: “Your previous post is your true intentions to bring down Nigeria and destroy it’s democracy.”
Amedu (@amedu14) “Because your candidate loss , you want your supporters to burn the country. @OfficialDSSNG pls take note.”
Oyetunji Olunloyo (@TJLoyo) wrote “Are you now championing violence in our country by this your tweet? You better be careful at your age not to land yourself where you gonna regret it, pls thread softly.”
Sulaimon Sunkanmi (@i_am_afobaje) wrote “I hope those in authority are seeing this? This is bad and the fact it’s coming from a supposedly grown adult now makes it worse. And some people are looking up to this man as a role model. Shame.”