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STATE OF THE NATION: Charlyboy set to lead topless nationwide march against FG
Ex-PMAN President and social crusader Charles Oputa better known as Charlyboy is set to lead a shirtless demonstration against the Federal Government come June 12, 2017 to sensitise the public on the state of the nation and the poor living conditions of Nigerians.
The protests initiated by social reformation group “ Ourmumudondo” has concluded plans for the nationwide civil protest and in a statement issued by Adebayo Raphael, the Publicity Secretary of the group, the protests will be hinged on a vociferous and vigorous demand for fulfillment of campaign promises, creation of jobs for unemployed youths, and increment in minimum wage by the government of the day.
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“The nationwide topless march will be staged to protest the despicable state of living of the common man and the indifference of political leaders to the quandary of the common man. We are using this medium to call on all vexed, frustrated, and genuinely concerned Nigerians to come out to join the demonstrations on Monday, 12 June 2017.”
Reports say the main march will hold in Lagos State and will start at the Third Mainland Bridge by 8:00am and male participants at the protest are expected to appear topless with inscriptions of their most dreadful predicament as it relates to the three major demands for this mass action on their placards or chest.
However, female participants are not allowed to participate bare-chested but can participate by hoisting placards with inscriptions of their most dreadful predicament.
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Animashaun Ayodeji
June 11, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Yes ooo, Our mumu don do! We need More of protests like this from our people who truly know the youths of this country are suffering.
Abeni Adebisi
June 11, 2017 at 6:39 pm
I really salute Charly Biy’s courage, he’s the only entertainer who’s doing what he’s doing. He really sacrificing a lot for the youths and tackling this government seriously. One day his efforts shall be crowned!
Anita Kingsley
June 11, 2017 at 6:45 pm
What nonsense courage are you saluting? Somebody is disturbing our peace you’re saluting him. Who send some him to go and be protesting on behalf of the youths? He should be locked up tomorrow if he tries any nonsense
seyi jelili
June 11, 2017 at 9:54 pm
The crazy Charley Boy will always do his own thing in a crazy manner. Does that make any sense at all?
yanju omotodun
June 12, 2017 at 4:35 am
One good thing about Charley Boy is that ,he is as bold and brave as a lion unlike 2face who incited people for a protest but later back out.
Balarabe musa
June 12, 2017 at 4:57 am
Charley Boy is a grand father but 2face is still small and won’t want to be locked up in prison. And as a matter of fact, Charley Boy has back up as his father made giant stride in the country