Renowned singer and activist Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has called on Nigerian leaders to always remember the transient nature of power.
In a post on X, Charly Boy recounted a recent encounter with Amaechi at Abuja International Airport, where the former Minister was waiting in the same departure lounge as him.
Using the experience of the former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi as an example, Charly Boy illustrated how quickly the trappings of power can disappear.
“Time & Tides; Nigerian Mumu Leaders; Once your reign is over: The hypocrites are gone. The sycophants are gone. The bootlickers are gone. The MOPOL security men are gone. DSS are withdrawn. Soldiers are re-assigned. FAAN staff no longer shake or shiver at your presence. You no longer have access to Rivers State aircraft. You cannot afford to charter an aircraft from your personal income,” Charly Boy wrote.
He continued, “Then Amaechi has to stay in the same departure lounge in Abuja with me (an Alagbado man), waiting for an aircraft that was delayed for 1 hour. Whatever position you occupy presently that makes you believe that you are superior to your colleagues, please remember that it is temporary. Power is transient.”
Charly Boy’s reason for passing this message is for it to serve as a stark reminder to current and future leaders that the privileges and authority they enjoy are fleeting, and humility should guide their actions while in office.
