Human rights activist Charly Boy says he has an uncommon relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Charly Boy said this in a statement posted on his official X handle, stressing that the relationship is built on mutual respect, understanding, and shared concern for Nigeria’s future.
The Maverick entertainer, widely known for his rebellious persona and outspoken criticism of the government, said that many Nigerians initially found his closeness to Obasanjo surprising.
“People wondered how someone who constantly challenges authority could be so connected to a former head of state. But life is not always black and white. Sometimes respect and understanding build bridges where people least expect,” he wrote.
According to him, the former head of state recognized qualities in him that others often overlooked, courage, consistency, and a commitment to truth regardless of circumstances.
In return, Charly Boy said he saw beyond Obasanjo’s military background and presidential title, acknowledging him as an elder who had endured war, leadership pressures, and national challenges yet remained resilient.
He added that their relationship is not one of publicity or noise but of quiet understanding, stating that conversations between them often revolve around Nigeria’s pressing issues, marked by debate and disagreement but never bitterness.
“We may argue, we may disagree, but respect is always intact,” Charly Boy emphasized
