.5 reasons 2face led planned protest is troubling the presidency

When you think of 2face presently, what comes to mind is the planned protest he is spearheading against the Nigerian government and backlash coming his way. The planned protest slated for February 6th 2017,has garnered various reactions from Nigerians. One reaction that has got everyone ‘s attention is that of Governor Fayose of Ekiti State.

The outspoken Governor revealed on Twitter that he is ready to be part of the protest.According to him:”Let it be February 5, 6 or any day . I will be part of any protest aimed at rescuing our country from dictatorship and nepotism”

On the importance of protests, Righttoprotest.com states that protests exposes flaws in governance.

“Historically, protests have often inspired positive social change and the advancement of human rights, and they continue to help define and protect civic space in all parts of the world. Protests encourage the development of an engaged and informed citizenry. They strengthen representative democracy by enabling direct participation in public affairs.

“They enable individuals and groups to express dissent and grievances, to share views and opinions, to expose flaws in governance and to publicly demand that the authorities and other powerful entities rectify problems and are accountable for their actions. This is especially important for those whose interests are otherwise poorly represented or marginalised”

As the news of purported protest lingers, we take at a look at 5 reasons the 2face led planned protest is troubling the presidency.

Influence

Baby mama scandals aside, Innocent Ujah Idibia is perhaps the most influential Nigerian entertainer of his generation.The R n B star has dined with kings and queens, recorded chart topping songs, won several awards and now lending his voice to the entrenchment of good governance in Nigeria . 2face isn’t just another celeb who is hungry for cheap fame. He has it already. His influence is making the presidency and APC shudder


2. The Governor Fayose connection

Governor Ayo Fayose ‘s pledged support for the protest is another reason for the government to take the nationwide protest serious. Perhaps , they thought its going to be another usual Nigerian street rant,now the protest is moving beyond the entertainment space to the politcal terrain.

3.Reality Check

The scheduled protest will serve as a reality check for the Buhari led administration ,making them feel the pulse of the people. It will also make leaders at all levels of government become more accountable to the citizenry.

4.Celebrity support

When celebrities put their star power to good use, it helps to amplify the cause they are putting the spotlight on. Celebrities like Davido, Burna Boy, Seyi law, Niyola and others have put their weights behind the planned protest. The more celebrities support the protest, the more powerful it becomes. Recall that the Occupy Naija nationwide protest was formidable because celebrities put their weights behind it.

5. Social media trend

The planned protest was first announced via social media and since then it has spread like a virus. Recall that the #Blacklivesmatter protest gained momentum because of the massive social media engagement.

Today, whatever trends on social media is an issue that needs to be paid attention. 2face made use of Facebook Live to address Nigerians yesterday. It instantaneously became a trending topic on Twitter. The fact that the citizenry are questioning their leaders at the national level, taking to social media to pour their resentments toward the government ,is enough reason for the presidency to buckle up.

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Them never see anything

The truth is always bitter jare

The army will surely disrupt the protest.

Op, this is the best post of the year!!!

Thumbs up..

Would talk to my boss to lend his support...

Nigeria must be returned to the part of development and not this Buhari induced retrogression

Love Machine:
The army will surely disrupt the protest.

how many dem wan kill

Mind you, the international and social media will be very watchful and active

We will also send out messages to organizations like BBC, CNN, Arise TV, Aljazeera, Sahara Reporters etc so that the protest will be given full coverage.

PresidentAtiku:
Op, this is the best post of the year!!!

Thumbs up..

Would talk to my boss to lend his support...

Nigeria must be returned to the part of development and not this Buhari induced retrogression

pls do sir nd try to get people in ur surrounding to join the protest

God bless u sir

PresidentAtiku:
Op, this is the best post of the year!!!

Thumbs up..

Would talk to my boss to lend his support...

Nigeria must be returned to the part of development and not this Buhari induced retrogression

Why are you ruining the little chance your oga might have in 2019.

Atiku is a bad product that can't sell

PresidentAtiku:
We will also send out messages to organizations like BBC, CNN, Arise TV, Aljazeera, Sahara Reporters etc so that the protest will be given full coverage.

God bless u for this move

sarrki:


Why are you ruining the little chance your oga might have in 2019.

Atiku is a bad product that can't sell

lol... Please worry about Buhari, the worst product ever sold!

BTW, why is APC shivering? They organized the occupynigeria protest against GEJ, now they don't want people to protest...Nature is simply harvesting Buhari and APC's seeds planted... Karma is a very rugged bitch...

Imagine when musicians fans and the hungry masses storm the streets... Your guess is as good as mine! The press and all phones will be very active

devilson:
God bless u for this move

Wailers are even threat to themselves

Protest with caution people.

sarrki:



Wailers are even threat to themselves

hardship distributors.. Have you spoken to PMB today?
What price are you guys increasing today so that we can withdraw more money?

When APC was in opposiiton, sponsoring BBOG groups and their protests, sponsoring occupy Nigeria lagos groups and their protests, it was cool and Jonathan and PDP did not ban even though there was clear political manipulation cus APC sponsored their mobilizations and printing of shirts and banners from abroad but when it comes to this regime, all protests must come with police permit to protest, or protests are illegal, protesters banned, shot at, killed, tear gassed etc all to poortect and launder the poor image of a failed government, a poor market government that cannot sell itself but can hire hungry Nigerians to protests in support which is backed by police cus protests for government cannot be hijacked by criminals.

All we are saying good governance.

androidroot:
When APC was in opposiiton, sponsoring BBOG groups and their protests, sponsoring occupy Nigeria lagos groups and their protests, it was cool and Jonathan and PDP did not ban even though there was clear political manipulation cus APC sponsored their mobilizations and printing of shirts and banners from abroad but when it comes to this regime, all protests must come with police permit to protest, or protests are illegal, protesters banned, shot at, killed, tear gassed etc all to poortect and launder the poor image of a failed government, a poor market government that cannot sell itself but can hire hungry Nigerians to protests in support which is backed by police cus protests for government cannot be hijacked by criminals.

3 gbosas for u!

sarrki:


Why are you ruining the little chance your oga might have in 2019.

Atiku is a bad product that can't sell

if Buhari was sold out with the right people too Atiku can...And even if he can't sell should he now be quiet in a time where the citizens are suffering and the present government don't seem to give a fvck?

Boleyndynasty2:
if Buhari was sold out with the right people too Atiku can...And even if he can't sell should he now be quiet in a time where the citizens are suffering and the present government don't seem to give a fvck?

don't mind the sarkin wawayes...

sarrki:



Wailers are even threat to themselves

its u who feel threatened by this protest, u have been having sleepless night since the plan protest. Pathetic zzombie like u

Boleyndynasty2:
if Buhari was sold out with the right people too Atiku can...And even if he can't sell should he now be quiet in a time where the citizens are suffering and the present government don't seem to give a fvck?

Even when he was vice president for 8 years with his administration enjoying booming oil prices he could not find the time to affect your life or the welfare of the country, so it is now that he is jobless that you feel he gives a _fuck about you or the country? Naija youths?.....SMH!

Funlordmania:



Even when he was vice president for 8 years with his administration enjoying booming oil prices he could not find the time to affect your life or the welfare of the country, so it is now that he is jobless that you feel he gives a _fuck about you or the country? Naija youths?.....SMH!

bounce!

This matter don set karat

The hardship is just too much.

PresidentAtiku:
bounce!

Why don't you and your failed ambition make me?

Funlordmania:



Even when he was vice president for 8 years with his administration enjoying booming oil prices he could not find the time to affect your life or the welfare of the country, so it is now that he is jobless that you feel he gives a _fuck about you or the country? Naija youths?.....SMH!

Help me ask him oo

Funlordmania:



Why don't you and your failed ambition make me?

nairaland now sees all of you PMB supporters as people fit for a psychiatric ward...

In just 2 years!

PresidentAtiku:
nairaland now sees all of you PMB supporters as people fit for a psychiatric ward...

In just 2 years!

Lol ..

Atiku is a million times better than what we currently have

dunkem21:


Lol ..

Atiku is a million times better than what we currently have

my dear,

Its like comparing prosperity,progress,success to hardship,bigotry and wickedness

PresidentAtiku:
nairaland now sees all of you PMB supporters as people fit for a psychiatric ward...

In just 2 years!

Well based on your chosen moniker it should have not have been hard to notice that I was dealing with an individual experienced in making stupid decisions!

Who is a pmb supporter? So anybody that points out the deficiencies that have afflicted your brain must love pmb? It seems atiku pays you to act foolish online? I hope you get paid upfront sha? Pathetic....