Speaking during an interview on 90MinutesAfrica with Rudolf Okonkwo, the septuagenarian described the next electoral cycle as a watershed moment, warning that any attempt at rigging could provoke unprecedented resistance from Nigerians.
“The 2027 election will be a defining moment for Nigeria. Anybody that plans to rig should be ready to die. It is rig and die,” he declared. “By that time, our eyes will be fully open. What we are about to see in 2026 will force Nigerians to decide whether to continue in this manner or to trigger a revolution.”
Charly Boy, known for his unconventional style and outspoken activism, stressed that credible elections remain the only path to reversing decades of bad governance. “The solution to bad governance in Nigeria can only come when our votes begin to count. So, our main concern should be ensuring that our votes count in 2027,” he added.
Beyond politics, the entertainer also weighed in on the Lagos State Government’s recent decision to rename the popular “Charly Boy Bus Stop” in Bariga. He dismissed the move as unnecessary, describing it as “outright silly and a bloody distraction” at a time when millions of Nigerians are battling hunger and economic hardship.
For Charly Boy, the renaming controversy pales in comparison to the urgent need to address poverty, unemployment, and hunger across the country. “My concern is how to rescue millions of Nigerians who daily go to bed hungry,” he said.
Analysts say his remarks capture growing public anxiety over Nigeria’s political and economic future as the nation edges closer to another general election cycle. With citizens demanding greater transparency and accountability, the 2027 polls may prove to be a critical test of Nigeria’s democracy.