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BE WARNED: ‘Anybody calling Charlie Boy bus stop will be captured by officials’
Social media platforms have recently erupted with intense backlash following the Lagos State government’s controversial decision to rename several streets, predominantly those bearing Igbo names, to names reflecting Yoruba heritage.
Specifically, the Bariga Local Council Development Area took the initiative to rename a prominent bus stop, claiming this move is part of a broader agenda to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to the pride of Bariga and elevated Nigeria’s international reputation through their artistic talents and public service.
This decision has ignited a fierce exchange on social media, as members of the two ethnic groups engage in a war of words, mockingly referencing each other’s historical figures while simultaneously calling out their respective leaders for various grievances.
One notable reaction has come from prominent entertainer and human rights advocate Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy.
He expressed his outrage at the renaming of the well-known Charly Boy Bus Stop to instead honor the celebrated hip-hop artist Olamide Adedeji, affectionately dubbed Olamide Badoo.
In a viral video shared by X user Pastor Okezie J. Atañi, a caption provocatively stated, “Any conductor calling it Charlie Boy Bus Stop will be apprehended by the LGA officials. It is now BADOO BUS STOP!”
This latest development has sparked a wave of mixed reactions across social media platforms. Many citizens are lamenting the apparent insensitivity of the Lagos State government regarding this decision, while others suspect that it carries political undertones, especially in light of the upcoming 2027 elections in Nigeria.
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Some reactions on X (formerly Twitter)
@Lake_010
Is this not a tribal war like this, leaders that are supposed to step in are enjoying the show.
@Heavenson12
It was the same Yoruba that started civil war… in Nigeria. They are at it again.
@MINDSETB412
I think Baba would call them to order on this. This is not his kind of politics
@Nojoy002
How exactly does this affect Charly boy like I’m confused
The Country is crumbling but this is the rubbish Yorubas are celebrating
Bad roads, no stable electricity, failing healthcare system and other things but see what people are celebrating
It is a shame honestly
@NelsonClin22787
They are celebrating renamed bus stop? This is absolutely ridiculous
@ajanaku0001
Igbos in Lagos had everything going well for them until they crossed the boundaries
@franklordric
People saying this isnt necessary still don’t understand what Lagos is trying to do , a state whose identity was publicly challenged is trying to correct all of its previous mistakes so no one can challenge its identity again.
@Tochukwu_UO
What will be, will be. Street renaming isn’t new. It happens everywhere. Lagos isn’t the first.
But someday, people will read about this moment in history books. The curious ones will dig deeper and find the truth: ethnic profiling, bigotry, and hate.
@Trueaustinstone
Mugus, if I call charly boy for the conductor make him no use him head
@muels_SK
Is it by force? I don’t understand how these people will be outside on the streets celebrating just because they changed a bus stop name from the former to a new one. Nigeria still dey far from real development.
@Erhuvwu2GD
This yorubas are dragging Nigeria 50 years back wards
I still can’t believe bigotry is still celebrated.
I thought people in Lagos were more civilised because of the opportunities there.
These guys are so tribalist that they don’t see how very low this is
God’s own
@stephenadeniyis
I’m an original Yoruba and I can tell you that these people are not representing us touts! I’m saying sorry to Igbos we love you! the politicians have succeeded wrecking Nigeria values shame!
@djseemagic
This might look “doing too much” though but when Yorubas tell you “Enough is Enough” they mean it and they will go any extent to let you understand “Enough is Enough”
@JayPee212
They’ve pushed Lagosians to the wall.