Legendary entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has called for a better Nigeria where lives of citizens are valued and their welfare is considered a national priority by leaders.
The social activist stated this in an emotional post on his verified X handle, where he expressed concern about citizens’ ability to maintain their love for Nigeria amid prevailing challenges.
While expressing his desire to regain his love for Nigeria, the ‘Areafada” questioned the point at which patriotism could be likened to a spouse saying, “I love my abusive partner”.
He wrote: “I want my country back. “I want to love my country as I once did before the civil war. How do I love my country when it keeps hurting me? At what point does patriotism begin to look like a spouse saying, ‘I love my abuser?”
The maverick entertainer said he wanted a Nigeria where human life was valued and citizens could access healthcare without worrying about their ability to afford treatment.
“I want a New Nigeria where human life is not statistics. Where mothers no get to pray before dem enter hospital, wondering if they can afford to stay alive,” he added.
He added that he desired a Nigeria where government policies and decisions would promote citizens’ wellbeing, security and improved quality of life.
“I want a Nigeria where government no dey make decisions wey turn ordinary people into casualties. “Where citizens no dey run from the people wey suppose protect them,” he tweeted.