Veteran entertainer and social activist Charly Boy has criticised Nigerian lawmakers over what he described as troubling contradictions in the country’s evolving electoral laws, warning that such developments could undermine democratic accountability.
Charly Boy, popularly known as “Area Fada,” made the remarks in a post shared on the social media platform X on Saturday, where he questioned the priorities of the political system and its implications for Nigeria’s democratic future.
In his statement, the activist expressed concern over reports that lawmakers are proposing a penalty of up to ₦10 million and a possible two-year prison sentence for politicians who hold membership in more than one political party.
At the same time, he claimed that certificate forgery, age falsification and false declarations were being removed as grounds for challenging election results at tribunals.
According to him, such a development would contradict provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended), which outlines the legal framework guiding elections and the qualifications required for public office.
“This situation raises a fundamental question about the priorities of our political system,” Charly Boy wrote, arguing that deception in the quest for political power should remain one of the most serious offences in a democratic society.
He emphasised that submitting false documents, forging certificates, falsifying age and making dishonest declarations to electoral authorities should automatically disqualify candidates from public office and potentially lead to criminal prosecution.
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“In any serious democracy, the gravest offense in public life is deceiving the people to gain power,” he stated, stressing that laws should strengthen democratic institutions rather than weaken them.
The activist further argued that the integrity of a nation’s leadership is closely tied to the standards enforced within its political and legal systems.
According to him, legislation should promote truth, accountability, competence and ethical leadership among those seeking to govern.
“A nation cannot rise above the integrity of its leaders,” he said, adding that Nigeria’s future depends on the willingness of institutions to uphold transparency and responsibility in public life.
Charly Boy concluded his message with a call for reform and renewed commitment to democratic values, echoing the phrase widely used by supporters of Peter Obi: “A New Nigeria is Possible.”
His comments come amid ongoing public debate about electoral reforms, political accountability and the strengthening of democratic institutions in Nigeria.