An old audio recording has surfaced online, allegedly capturing Nigerian singer Charly Boy confessing to receiving money from Festus Keyamo. The leak has reignited a controversy from the 2019 presidential election period.
Background of the Allegation
Legit.ng recalls that activist Deji Adeyanju previously claimed that Charly Boy told him he collected money from President Muhammadu Buhari's camp to attack Atiku Abubakar before the 2019 election. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju revisited the issue and hurled insults at the veteran singer.
The Leaked Audio
In the audio obtained by SaharaReporters, Charly Boy is allegedly heard narrating his meeting with Festus Keyamo and the money he received. However, he did not explicitly state whether the funds were meant to target Atiku Abubakar. Excerpts from the conversation show Adeyanju asking: "Is it true you collected money from Festus Keyamo, and you were meeting with him? You told so many people that you collected money from him." Charly Boy responded: "Ehn, that thing they talk about Keyamo is a very big truth but not like that. Festus came here after we talked about your problem. I asked Festus, do you believe in what I'm doing? He said yes. So I told him because you don go follow these people, you no go fit support me? Anybody can say anything, e no concern me because if I carry that for head, I no suppose dey here."
Deji Adeyanju's Reaction
Taking to X, Adeyanju wrote: "CharlyBOY, sorry CharlyMan, oh sorry again, CharlyFRAUD is a shameless thief with no integrity or shame. He can only speak in a nation without morality. This shameless old thief betrayed our struggle and collected money from the Buhari regime while I was locked up in Kano prison."
Public Reactions
Netizens have weighed in on the controversy. @Anayo401008353 commented: "You claim you're fighting for ordinary people but you don't support the candidate of an ordinary people. The people's choice you chose to be at war with him. So how can we trust you in our struggle for actualization of our new Nigerian." @p_phlex said: "Deji sees himself as a Saint. Criticising everyone but himself. We know u, and I don't think you're any better than the person you're criticising." @ProfEdeko advised: "I hope you have details and evidence of his being a thief in case he sues you for defamation. If you have no evidence, please delete the post." @Emmanue94098366 added: "We know the story, we're in this country when the whole thing happened. You people formed a group to cash out from the Buhari regime but unfortunately for you guys, Charlieboy outsmarted you people and went home with the money alone. So, tell us the truth."
Related Incident: Charly Boy Visits Olamide Baddo Bus Stop
In a separate event, Charly Boy visited the now-named Olamide-Baddo bus stop, which was previously named after him. The Bariga LCDA had changed the name. In a viral clip, the 75-year-old singer jested at those trying to faze him with the change, sparking reactions online.
