The Lagos State Police Command yesterday
rescinded its threat to stop the anti-government
protest slated for Monday by pop star 2Face,
The Nation reports.

The two sides met yesterday and resolved to
modify their hard line positions, according to
Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni.

Owoseni explained that the police were
concerned about the safety of residents of
Lagos , including the protesters and would not
want anything untoward to happen to them.

He said: “We had a meeting with the protesters
and we explained to them why we advised
against the protest. A pro-government group
wants to protest that same day and we don’t
want a situation where there would be friction.

“We also don’t want hooligans to hijack the
process and injure the protesters.

“ After explaining to them, they said they will go
back and discuss with others. They said if they
decide to go ahead, they won’t demonstrate
but would assemble at a point and read their
demands.

“That notwithstanding, we have resolved to
provide security for them. It is our responsibility
and we won’t shy away from it. We will ensure
trouble makers do not hijack the process.”

The Presidency also declared that it has
nothing against the protest and that Tuface
and other Nigerians are entitled to express
themselves in peaceful protests.

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Mr.
Laolu Akande said on his Twitter handle that
the Buhari Administration ”will not prevent
Nigerians from expressing themselves in
peaceful protests, it’s a fundamental right of
the people.”

He added: “No govt has ever laid out the kind
of Social Investment Prog, the Buhari govt is
now running across the nation, that will touch
millions.”

Source :: http://www.praizeblog.com/2017/02/finally-lagos-police-and-2face-reach.html?m=0

Cc lalasticlala fynestboi

Thank you Mr Owoseni for coming to terms with your responsibility to allow for a peaceful protest and also for deciding to provide security! although you tried to stop them for whatever "hidden reason" ab initio!