what his grievance is with Buhari's
government
- The presidency's question is coming on
the heels of a proposed protest march
to be led by 2baba
- The police in Lagos has vowed to stop
the proposed march
The Presidency has reacted to the
planned nationwide protest against
the Buhari-led APC government
scheduled to hold on the 6th of
February 2017 and spearheaded by
pop star and African Queen crooner,
Innocent Idibia, popularly called,
2face.
The Special Assistant to President
Muhammadu Buhari on Electronic
Media, Lauretta Onochie has,
Tuesday, called on the pop star to
come on national TV to state his “beef
with Pres. Buhari” instead of going on
national newspapers to make his
grievances known.
According to her: “Nigerians would like
2Baba to explain the policies that he’s not
happy with on National LIVE TV, as well as
proffer alternative economic policies that
would better serve all Nigerians. Not on
newspapers that could have been written by
anyone.”
However, in what seems like a
response to the Presidency, 2face, in a
statement he made available to
newsmen on Tuesday, said that “the
people have hoped for a better
Nigeria since 1999 but things are not
getting any better for the majority.
We are still where we are – poor and
desperate.
However, in what seems like a
response to the Presidency, 2face, in a
statement he made available to
newsmen on Tuesday, said that “the
people have hoped for a better
Nigeria since 1999 but things are not
getting any better for the majority.
We are still where we are – poor and
desperate.
I will no longer be quiet” Thanking
Enough is Enough, the 2Face
Foundation, his fellow artistes and
Nigerians fully in support of the
protest the star allayed the fear of
some that he might have been
influenced by some political
machinations, saying the protest is not
a platform for politician or labour
unions to manipulate.
“It is not a platform for politicians of any
party to manipulate. I know you will still
spin it but for one second leave your
battles aside and just listen to people
without trying to score cheap political
points against one another. It is not a point
scoring exercise.
It is certainly not personal. It is not an
organized labour platform. With all due
respect to our comrades who have done
much for Nigeria, this march is for the
unrepresented. It is not a ‘my religion or
tribe is better than yours’ matter.
All our blood is red. I, Innocent Idibia, am
a living example of a Nigerian who owes
their success to Nigerians of every tribe
and religion. None ask what religion or
tribe I am before supporting me. I am
grateful.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos state police
commissioner, Fatai Owoseni on
Wednesday said he will not allow the
planned protest against the Federal
Government slated for February 5 to
hold in the state.
Popular musician, TuFace Idibia who
joined the call for protest by some
concerned Nigerians over the state of
the nation, had used his social media
platforms to appeal to his supporters
to join the movement.
But Owoseni, who had earlier stated
that there was no official request from
the protesters notifying security
agencies of their plan, said
Wednesday that intelligence report
indicates that criminals might hijack
the process.
According to the police chief, the
command wasn’t ready for that kind
of demonstration and as such would
not allow it to hold.
He said no matter how good an
intention is, hoodlums would always
find a way to harass, rob and attack
innocent members of the public, who
may wish to go about their Lawful
duty.
Owoseni said: “Information reaching us
revealed that some hoodlums are planning
to hijack the peaceful protest. And as such,
we won’t allow it to hold in Lagos. We
know that Tuface do not have the capacity
to contain such a crowd and we will not
fold our hands and watch while things go
out of hand.”
At a press conference held earlier in
the week, Owoseni said: “The Civil
Society had said that they do not need
police permission to carry out any peaceful
protest, but they should also be aware that
there might be those who share an
opposing view. This set of persons may
want to disrupt the peaceful demonstration
and would want to attack demonstrators.
“This is why we advise individuals or group
of persons who may wish to embark on
civil demonstration to inform the police so
that adequate security arrangement would
be provided.”
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