Dino Melaye (L) and Charly Boy.
Dino Melaye, a former Senator, and Charles Oputa, ace singer popularly known as Charly Boy, have embarked on war in the elected to fight the music act following his criticism of the politician’s flamboyant lifestyle.
The war of words began on May 13 after Melaye, known for his displays of wealth on social media, declared in a video that “there’s no one else like me. I’m limited edition”.
Charly Boy responded by suggesting the former Kogi West Senator might be “depressed amid his wealth”.
The 74-year-old activist and entertainer added that “not all mental illnesses are noticeable”.
Melaye, in a follow-up post, dismissed Charly Boy’s remarks as a “desperate bid for relevance”, taunting the singer, by saying his “destiny has been thrown inside a freezer”.
Stated the 51-year-old politician: “Who is Charly Boy? Is it the name of a noun, animal, place, or thing? Which kind Charly Boy?
“… I heard he has a leaking roof but no money to fix it. He parks a big bike in front of his house like a statue and doesn’t see that as a show-off. He just wants to use my name to gain popularity because his destiny has been thrown inside a freezer”.
The exchange has sparked reactions online.
Melaye, who served in the 8th National Assembly, is no stranger to public spats. Charly Boy, on the other hand, is known for his eccentric persona. He has long been a vocal critic of Nigeria’s political class.
