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What a Yoruba Man Cannot See Even with His Eyes Wide Open”: Charly Boy Shares Divisive Fake Quote Falsely Attributed to TY Danjuma

Published by admin on October 19th, 2025.

What a Yoruba Man Cannot See Even with His Eyes Wide Open”: Charly Boy Shares Divisive Fake Quote Falsely Attributed to TY Danjuma

A recent social media post by entertainer and activist Charly Boy has stirred public outrage after he shared a highly inflammatory quote falsely credited to retired General TY Danjuma.

The widely circulated message read:

> “What an Igbo man sees with his eyes closed, a Yoruba professor cannot see even with his eyes wide open.”

The post went further to claim that General Danjuma allegedly described the Yoruba people as “natural-born followers” who are “too afraid to stand up for their beliefs,” while praising the Igbo for their courage and questioning spirit.

The statement continued with claims that the Igbos are “the fearless seekers of truth” and “the backbone of Nigeria’s progress,” asserting that Nigeria’s core issues are not tribal or religious, but rooted in a lack of courage and honesty.

However, thorough fact-checking and credible sources have found no evidence that General TY Danjuma ever made such remarks. The statement appears to be a fabricated quote lacking any verifiable origin, and it promotes dangerous ethnic stereotypes capable of inflaming tensions in an already divided society.

As a respected elder statesman and former military leader, General Danjuma has been known to speak candidly on national issues—but never in a way that pits one ethnic group against another or promotes tribal superiority.

The incident raises serious concerns about the growing trend of fake political or ethnic quotes being spread online, particularly when attributed to influential figures to lend them credibility. Such actions are not only irresponsible but can also deepen divisions among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and cultural groups.

Public commentators and citizens alike are advised to verify the authenticity of sensitive statements before sharing them, especially in a climate where misinformation can have real-world consequences.

It is vital that national discourse is rooted in truth, mutual respect, and unity—not in falsehoods that stoke ethnic animosity.