The recent news making the rounds now is that Tubaba AKA 2face idibia has canceled the 6th of February protest... His excuses? In quote "After some serious consultations with 'some' people, they've come to a conclusion that the protest might be hijacked by touts and used to destroy lives and properties "... If I say I'm highly disappointed in Tubaba, that will be the greatest understatement of the 21st century... I know millions of Nigerians too feel the same way, this was supposed to be a platform where Nigerians can make their voice heard, where the masses were supposed to let this administration know how they truly feel, to make the presidency know that we the masses are not happy with style of governance. I know, the pressure Tubaba must've gone through both internally and externally, the power of "orders from above". But, we the masses expected him to show doggedness, to show the powers that be that the masses too have the power to let their voices heard. Questions that keeps going through my head is, did Tubaba just woke up one morning and decided to mess with the brains of Nigerians with this so called protest? What did he stand to gain? We all know what happened with the so called BRING BACK OUR GIRLS shenanigans , where the deputy leader championing the protest was given a juicy "appointment " by the presidency. Is that what Tubaba wanted too? A lot has been going through my restless mind, if the 6th of February protest was supposed to be a politically motivated by Tubaba's selfish interests... Did he really had the masses in mind when he came up with the protest idea? This and many more questions begged to be answered. Nigeria will continue to remain the way it is, with no visible improvements and development,we'll continue to go from one bad government to the other, until there's a true leader that can stand with the people and reject oppression... The late FELA KUTI, has sang about this , that the liberation of the masses is really in their mind, the fear of the police and army, will never make us really express ourselves to the government (nobody wan die). Until we stand together and a true leader with an unshakeable, corrupt free mind leads the people against this tyrant government, we'll all continue to suffer and groan in pain from the harsh situation we find ourselves.
P.S::: I don't belong to any political party and neither am I a politician... This write up is unbiased and just solely my thoughts.

Usually my "spider sense" goes haywire in situations like this but I don't believe 2baba had ulterior motive behind the protest.

He instigated it with the genuine intention of letting the govt know that the nation is groaning and collectively we're all fed up with the state of the economy.

The message has been passed. The momentum and support amassed by the purported protest alone has left the presidency quivering.
The VP has addressed the press on the issue, albeit to establish the our individual right to protest as opposed to the police intimidation.

Yes, a lot might have happened behind the scene; consultation is a loose word. It could be threats, advice, etc. But the fact remains that 2Baba is one man, even though he championed the protest, him pulling out doesn't necessarily mean Nigerians shouldn't protest. He did claim the protest wasn't his movement to begin with, he's just a supporter just like every one else.

But the question remains, can the protest be peaceful, organised and coordinated? We hear of counter protests, political hijackers (Fayose precisely), police intimidation, and of course the opportunist miscreants- "area boys"

I really wish the protest could be successful but I believe the message has been passed across. The most successful Protest that never held.

Politics is not worth loosing any life for. It's barely worth wasting time on.

He used wisdom. And his purpose of protest has been registered with the rulers - a bloodless protest.

Looking at Tuface facial expressions and deamanour from the cancellation video, it is very obvious that he must have been pressured and even threatened to cancelled the protest.
Knowing who Nigerian police are, if Tuface had gone ahead with the protest, they would have made sure that there is fracas and lost of lives so that they have reason to arrest and punish him and also as deterant to future protest against this evil government.

gwan2
Fear of the politicians isn't the issue. The concern is the loss of lives when different protesters clash cos the protest was already getting politicized.
Eventually it would all be on whose head?

NLC is better posited for this protest.

pressplay411:
gwan2
Fear of the politicians isn't the issue. The concern is the loss of lives when different protesters clash cos the protest was already getting politicized.
Eventually it would all be on whose head?

NLC is better posited for this protest.

Bros you are interpreting it with a very ignorant and innocent mindset......Politics in Nigeria is very very deep

2baba's balls are missing, someone call 'em babymamas asap.

Nnamdi kanu is man..... the difference is clear

Those of you blaming 2face, have you asked yourselves questions?

Less than 12 hours before he made the video, he announced the dress code of the planned protest. Less than 6 hours before the video, he announced the dos and the don'ts. Was the proper consultation done within one hour? Did he really made this dying minute decision in his free will?

The protest was announced in his studio. He was even sitting, with the video recorded in an anticipating and happy mood. But the cancellation video was recorded in an unknown place, with him standing and he couldn't hide his disappointment. Are you sure the video wasn't recorded with gun pointed at his head? What will you do if you were in his shoe?

For me, my respect and admiration for this guy is not even scratched to talk of losing it. In facts, I am currently playing his song at the moment.

One love Nigeria
One love 2baba

Hmmmmm

Gwan2:

Bros you are interpreting it with a very ignorant and innocent mindset......Politics in Nigeria is very very deep

Your opinion, not fact.
If it's that deep and diabolical another politician should die every other day.
2baba made a wise choice realising things could go south and he'd become the scape coat and lose it all in a blink of an eye. All the past martyrs who remembers them?
When was the last time any one remembered Gani Fawehinmi? Or Abiola or Saro Wiwa, etc.
Nigerians are not worth dying for. If it was another country, he probably would still champion the cause.

I still maintain that a body like NLC is better posited for the protest if there's to be any.