Charly Boy: Go And Contest For Oba Of Lagos – Wike’s Aide Throws Challenge

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly responded to entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, regarding his controversial remarks about Lagos being “no man’s land.” The dispute arose following the renaming of a bus stop in Lagos, which sparked a debate about ownership and cultural identity in the city.

The Bariga Local Council Development Area of Lagos State recently renamed a bus stop formerly known as “Charly Boy” to “Olamide Baddo,” in honor of the renowned hip-hop artist Olamide Adedeji. Charly Boy expressed dissatisfaction with this change, arguing that Lagos does not belong to any single individual and likened the city to New York City in the United States, implying its cosmopolitan and diverse nature.

 

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In response, Lere Olayinka challenged Charly Boy’s assertion by inviting him to take a more active role in Lagos’ traditional governance. Olayinka suggested that if Lagos is indeed “no man’s land,” Charly Boy should consider contesting for the prestigious traditional title of Oba of Lagos once the current Oba’s reign ends. He also mentioned other significant traditional rulership titles within Lagos such as Osolo of Isolo, Ogiyan of Ejigbo, and Olu of Mushin, among others.

Olayinka further extended the challenge by listing various other chieftaincy titles like Oniru, Ojora, Olumegbon, Aromire, Oluwa, Oloto, Elegushi, Bajulaye, and Ashogbon, emphasizing that these titles are embedded within the Yoruba culture and language. His statement was a call to recognize and engage with the deep-rooted traditional systems in Lagos rather than dismissing the city’s heritage.

This exchange highlights ongoing tensions around cultural respect, identity, and governance in Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic capital. It also underscores how public figures and traditional institutions interact in shaping the narrative of community ownership and leadership in the city.

 

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