ABUJA — The legendary entertainer and social activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy (Area Fada 1), has launched a scathing verbal assault on former militant leader Asari Dokubo, describing him as a “pathological liar” and questioning his physical well-being.
In a post that has quickly gone viral on Thursday morning, February 12, 2026, the “Area Fada” did not hold back, using raw and unfiltered language to dismiss Dokubo’s recent public utterances. “This Asari of a boy is an over-inflated toad,” Charly Boy wrote. “He lies like flies on sh*t. Abegi try and be calming down, go take care of ur health, you’re fast becoming a blimp.”
A Clash of ‘South-South’ Heavyweights
The friction between the two influential figures arrives at a time of extreme political realignment in the Niger Delta and the South-East:
- The ‘City Boy’ Surge: The attack follows a massive 2027 endorsement rally for President Bola Tinubu where billionaire businessman Zenco, alongside Obi Cubana and Cubana Chief Priest, donated millions in buses to the “City Boy Movement.”
- The Fubara-Wike Factor: Charly Boy’s outburst coincides with the “Villa Peace” accord between Governor Sim Fubara and Nyesom Wike, a deal that Dokubo has previously criticised as a “betrayal” of the Ijaw interest.
‘Regime Security’ and the 2027 Narrative
Charly Boy, a staunch supporter of the Labour Party and Peter Obi, appears to be reacting to Dokubo’s perceived role as a “security contractor” or “enforcer” for the current administration.
- The Obi Protest: While Charly Boy slams Dokubo, Mr. Peter Obi is leading protests at the National Assembly for Electoral Act reforms, specifically demanding mandatory electronic result transmission.
- The ‘Forest’ Paradox: Critics have noted the irony that while men like Dokubo claim to control the creeks and forests, bandits continue to livestream from forest enclaves while the state claims it cannot transmit a vote.
Economic Pain and ‘Elite Excess’
The “Area Fada’s” critique of Dokubo’s physical health and “inflated” ego mirrors a wider national frustration with the vanishing middle class and petrol prices nearing ₦1,000 per litre.
- Selective Justice: While Dokubo remains a free man, the terrorism financing trial of former AGF Abubakar Malami continues to raise questions about who the state chooses to protect.
- US Ultimatum: A U.S. Judge’s final ultimatum for the release of President Tinubu’s criminal records has further intensified the “truth-telling” campaign led by activists like Charly Boy.
Status of the ‘War of Words’
As of Thursday afternoon, Asari Dokubo has not issued a formal rebuttal to Charly Boy’s “toad” comparison. However, given Dokubo’s history of fiery video responses, observers expect a “battle of the veterans” in the coming days.
For many Nigerians, this clash is more than just a personal feud; it is a symbol of the fragmented 2027 landscape, where the staggering ₦152 trillion national debt and soaring hunger are making the “usual political actors” increasingly targets of public ridicule.
