Charly Boy Apologises for Insensitive Post on President Tinubu’s Fall

Charly Boy, the veteran celebrity and activist, took to Instagram on June 12, 2024, to issue an apology for a previous post that seemed insensitive regarding President Tinubu‘s fall at an official event.

Addressing his followers, Charly Boy admitted to making mistakes like everyone else, distinguishing between missteps and learning from them, as he reflected on the public scrutiny of his recent comments.

He acknowledged the lack of empathy in his initial post and expressed regret for any insensitivity it may have conveyed to his audience.

The activist emphasized the importance of supporting a president who can lead without missteps, hinting at the concerns raised by Tinubu’s incident both on and off the stage during the recent event.

On the day of the fall, President Tinubu arrived at Eagle Square in Abuja to commemorate 25 years of democracy in Nigeria when the slip occurred as he climbed onto a vehicle for a ceremonial parade.

The video of Tinubu’s fall sparked widespread reactions, drawing parallels to the fall of the national currency, with Charly Boy’s previous post questioning, ‘E don fall pass Naira?’

After facing backlash for the seemingly insensitive post, Charly Boy sought to clarify his stance, emphasizing the need for empathy amidst the frustrations felt by many Nigerians towards their political leaders.

Notable figures like Atiku Abubakar and Shehu Sani shared words of sympathy and understanding, highlighting the human aspect of public figures and the universal nature of such physical mishaps.

As the incident stirred debate, it also reignited questions surrounding President Tinubu’s health, a topic that had been raised by political opponents during the previous election campaign.