Article written by Charly Boy…


Yesoooo! I no reach? The whole country is currently
agog with political rallies everywhere. Most
Politicians/magicians are out with their jack knives,
long spoons, guns and God knows what. As I lament
over our obnoxious predicament, the phone rings, my
uncle Chief Ogbuagu Uzukwu Nsofor summoning me to
his house. Una no go believe weytin we yarn! He called
me to ask me to join politics and campaign for a
political position. Haba! Me? Like how, for where ?
Who die? Kai!Tufiakwa was my immediate response.


Why will I want to join the bandwagon of thieves and
criminals with no pedigree or honour? But he went on to
extoll all the good virtues that he believed that I had which
he said was badly needed in the political arena of today. He
said I was transparent, honest and dedicated to service so he
was sure that I wouldn’t get into politics to steal from the
people. Of course I had a good laugh, but as soon as I got
back to my hotel room, it left me thinking deeply.
If the few men with integrity, honour and virtue avoid
getting into politics because the arena is clogged with
thieves and criminals who have no value for the honour in
their words or their pledge to the people then how will
Nigeria ever get better!! Biko tell me. Because the
scammers, riffraffs, 419ers and those who are drunk on
ripping off our treasury can never let go without drawing
blood. God, are you sleeping sef? Why do the vile and evil
amongst us get away with m****r?
That night I got no sleep, I kept tossing and pondering and
the answers I kept getting was why not, if not? Dem get
two heads? Why shouldn’t I delve into politics and create
this change I have so badly advocated for since I became
Charlyboy.
After all, if change must come, the agents of change must
be at the fore front of the struggle. It is not enough to be an
armchair critic. If people like Fashola can make Lagos
work irrespective of how diverse Lagos is and the known
and unknown challenges he faces in the hands of the
shylocks, then I Charles Oputa can do the same? Or can’t I?
If it is about gragra, I have some measure of street in me to
play, if it’s about qualifications, I’m more than qualified
based on the constitution of the country and of course you
know my pedigree is unquestionable so why can’t I vie for
a political position?
See me see matter, my thoughts began to run wild
strategizing my plans, what party is credible enough for me
to campaign under, what position do I want to serve in?
How do I build a reputable team to work with? My mind
was racing, my heart beating faster and faster, because in
this game, it’s do or die. I don’t mind the dying but can I
deal with the doing? Odiofele?
All this strategizing is draining me mentally and
emotionally. How can this change be actualized? All this
thoughts are making me think about my father. I’m missing
him badly and I wonder, if Justice Chukwudifu Oputa was
still alive, can he ever delve into politic as one of those
change agents we need to steer this nation forward? I can
categorically tell you that the answer will be, HELL NO!
Knowing him, I know he would not want to mess with
meddling into the murky waters that flows in our politics of
today. But me, Charlyboy, am I not rugged enough to deal
with some of these mother f..king assholes? After all a few
Governors and ministers have experienced the soar taste of
Charlyboy when they crossed the line, nonsense! I send
dem?
Don’t get me wrong, not everyone in politics is corrupt,
there are a few insignificant minority who are honourably
serving the people they pledged to serve on the platform
they have chosen, however their efforts get swallowed up
by all the corrupt majority.
My recent trip to Abia state was as a result of my
conviction of one of these few good people who have made
money through hard-work and now wants to serve his
people in Abia state by aspiring to become the governor of
the state. I’m talking of Dr. Alex Otti, former group
manager and CEO of Diamond bank. For the first time
ever, I saw myself standing behind someone I had faith in,
someone who in my heart I believe could make a difference
if given the opportunity, but he appears too much of a
gentleman. And my question is, can he deal with some
funny characters and charlatans already in the system?
An ethical line has been crossed by our yahoo yahoo
leaders. Governments can’t act freely without lying and
democracy can’t function in this neck of the woods, sorry,
we are not that sophisticated in our thoughts or mindset.
Our trust in politicians has been damaged, over the years.
Poverty and fear has weakened our resolve to build a better
environment for our children. We no longer care about how
we’re governed. Politicians and corruption continues
unchecked. They are all interested in winning this election
by hook or by crook, what happens after May 2015, what
kind of Nigeria and Nigerians will they lead? For sure the
violence after May 2015 will make Boko Haram look like
child’s play, because boys are angry, and for those whose
duties are to protect lives and properties of the common
man have failed because they couldn’t careless, must know
that even their protection with all the brigade of security
operatives can never be guaranteed, they will be like sitting
ducks, when the shit hits the fan.
About my ambition in running for a political position? I
believe I have always been involved in the politics of
change. Showing young Nigerians that values like, hard
work, honesty, focus, consistency, and believe in self are
not outdated. They are the same qualities that have brought
me this far. I thank God that I have directly or indirectly
affected the lives of millions and will continue to do so, so
why me and yeye yahoo yahoo area boys go dey go
struggle anything. My tenacity, is positively affecting
millions of Nigerian youths, can we say that much for most
of our leaders? God punish Satan. Nonsense!

Source : http://geeksvibe.com/charlyboy-for-president-2014-by-charlyboy