Legendary Nigerian artiste, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy, sometimes called Area Papa, has voiced his confidence in the nation's youth and their determination to protest against the country's prevailing hardships.

He believes in their potential to reclaim Nigeria from detrimental forces and he is preparing them for a nationwide demonstration.

Reports indicate that Nigerians plan to protest nationwide from August 1 to August 10. However, authorities have issued statements prohibiting protests and cautioning the youth against disrupting public peace.

In response, Charly Boy, speaking to the Daily Post, expressed his unwavering support for the youth. He emphasized his long-standing belief in their ability to bring about change and declared his readiness to join them when they demonstrated serious intent.

Charly Boy criticized the country's current situation, acknowledging that everyone is affected by the prevailing hardships, including himself.

He highlighted the right to peaceful protest, stating that fear is the only obstacle that can hinder the youth's efforts. He also called for non-violent demonstrations, pointing to Kenya as an example of effective, peaceful protest. Charly Boy expressed his belief in the exceptional nature of Nigerian youth and their capacity to instigate meaningful change.

“Until that day, I will sit in my house watching. When they finally say enough is enough and they mean it, their father will be in the front. That time I will know that they are now serious. ‘I go know say their mumu don belefu’ them.

“We are all shopping from the same market. We are all feeling it. Do you think I’m happy with the situation? Do you think I’m happy with the environment? It is affecting me also.

“Police can stop any protest. The only thing that can stop protest is fear in the young people, that is the only hindrance. It is our civil right to protest. As long as we are doing it in a civil and non-violent way, it is very much allowed.

“One day, them go wake-up the country and them go regret all the stealing and oppressions that they have done. The Federal lawmakers that are collecting billions of naira when people are suffering, the young Nigerians know them. They know their address, they know their girlfriends, they know where the lawmakers travel to. When the heat starts, they will know.

“I will advise as a father that the protest should be peaceful. There are a lot of things that they can peacefully do that can send powerful messages. Nobody needs to resort to violence.

“We see what is happening in Kenya, we can do better. I have always believed in the exceptional youths of this country. I know that the day they will say enough is enough, it will be enough”. Charly Boy said.