Sowore Condemns Renaming of Charly Boy Bus Stop, Says No Tribe Owns Lagos More Than Its Residents
Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, has criticized the renaming of the Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos, stating that the move is an attempt to erase the legacy of Charly Boy, a renowned musician and activist.
Sowore argued that Lagos is not a kingdom, but a city belonging to its residents, regardless of their ethnic background. He emphasized that the Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and other ethnic groups have contributed to the city's growth and greatness.
Sowore condemned the diatribe written by Mrs. Ebunola Adebusoye, who claimed that Charly Boy does not deserve a bus stop in Lagos due to his alleged misconduct. Sowore described her statement as xenophobic, politically cowardly, and ethnically biased.
He questioned Adebusoye's claims, highlighting the importance of verifying facts before making public statements. Sowore also criticized her attack on his educational background and his organization, Sahara Reporters.
The activist emphasized that true revolutionaries deserve honor, not scorn, from their people. He accused Adebusoye of promoting ethnic purity and attempting to erase the legacy of Charly Boy, who has fought for justice and human rights in Nigeria.
Sowore concluded by stating that Lagos belongs to all its residents, regardless of their ethnic background, and that no tribe owns the city more than those who live in it and contribute to its growth.
Sowore Condemns Renaming of Charly Boy Bus Stop, Says No Tribe Owns Lagos More Than Its Residents👇👇👇
Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, has criticized the renaming of the Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos, stating that the move is an attempt to erase the legacy of Charly Boy, a renowned musician and activist.
Sowore argued that Lagos is not a kingdom, but a city belonging to its residents, regardless of their ethnic background. He emphasized that the Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and other ethnic groups have contributed to the city's growth and greatness.
Sowore condemned the diatribe written by Mrs. Ebunola Adebusoye, who claimed that Charly Boy does not deserve a bus stop in Lagos due to his alleged misconduct. Sowore described her statement as xenophobic, politically cowardly, and ethnically biased.
He questioned Adebusoye's claims, highlighting the importance of verifying facts before making public statements. Sowore also criticized her attack on his educational background and his organization, Sahara Reporters.
The activist emphasized that true revolutionaries deserve honor, not scorn, from their people. He accused Adebusoye of promoting ethnic purity and attempting to erase the legacy of Charly Boy, who has fought for justice and human rights in Nigeria.
Sowore concluded by stating that Lagos belongs to all its residents, regardless of their ethnic background, and that no tribe owns the city more than those who live in it and contribute to its growth.
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