Renowned singer and activist, Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, is facing criticism for his recent remarks questioning the mental well-being of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.
In a post shared on his X and Instagram accounts, Charly Boy urged Nigerians to approach Wole Soyinka’s statements and actions with caution, suggesting that Soyinka’s advanced age might be contributing to cognitive decline that is influencing his recent behavior.
Expressing concern about the lack of protection around Soyinka from political exploitation, Charly Boy highlighted the need for vigilance among concerned citizens to safeguard against such exploitation.
Charly Boy emphasized that Wole Soyinka, being of advanced age, may be experiencing some level of cognitive decline, which he believes is evident in Soyinka’s recent rhetoric and conduct, indicating that Soyinka should not be taken too seriously.
Netizens, however, were quick to condemn Charly Boy’s comments, deeming them insulting and disrespectful.
One Instagram user, #Phorlarjuwon, questioned Charly Boy’s contributions to national development and criticized him for his remarks.
Another user, #Vesterz011, warned Charly Boy that similar criticisms could come his way in the future when he reaches Soyinka’s age.
On X.com, #Quakes9ja, tweeting anonymously as Kweku Elenitoba-Johnson, suggested addressing the substance of Charly Boy’s claims rather than resorting to personal attacks.
Another follower urged Charly Boy to convey his point without resorting to insults, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue and mobilization rather than social media confrontations.