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Appswheel:
7 WAY TEST FOR 2BABA & FRIENDS PLANNED PROTEST
2Baba, the African Queen Crooner and one of Nigerians most successful artiste has announced a nationwide protest slated for February 6, 2017 tagged #IStandWithNigeria. The march is aimed at calling the attention of President Buhari’s change government to the untold sufferings plaguing the Citizenry. The planned protest is gaining traction with Hip hop artiste Olamide, Burna boy, TerryG and others throwing their weights behind the protest. Harmless and timely as this action seem, few questions needs to be answered before joining the march.

1.IS THERE A BETTER WAY TO PROTEST?
In a press statement released by 2Baba, he headlined the reasons for the protest under the following subjects: Education, Health, Transparency, Cost of Government, Power, Unemployment etc. These are fundamental problems plaguing the Nigerian nation. Would the protest solve these problems? An insightful and honest answer is a resounding “No”. Would the protesters present problem statements and march them with proposed solutions? Will government officials and agencies be called out to give explanations on specific issues; why certain problems exist, persist and not remedied? Is there a plan for a post protest pressure group using Information Technology as its vehicle?

Will 2Baba get artistes to boycott government organized events and influence them to sing meaningful and thoughtful songs reflecting the times and calling on all Nigerians – leaders and followers alike to contribute to the future of our nation by shunning corruption and patronizing made in Nigeria products?

2.IS THIS A WAY TO SURVIVE THE RECESSION?
Rumours have it that the planned rally has the blessings of top politicians of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Party extraction who have parted ways with the Buhari led government. If true, this may just be another ploy for our artiste to survive the economic recession.

With exception to 2Baba, which of Burna Boy, Olamide, TerryG and others have called government attention to the plight of the people through their songs? Will the protest not evolve into a musical show of sort; an avenue for musicians to shake off boredom and depression cast by the biting recession?

3.DO THE ORGANISERS HAVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOVERNOR AMBODE?
By law, Nigerians have the right to organize peaceful protests without obtaining police permit. However, it is advised that they seek and have the consent of the Governor, who is vested with the power to issue licence or permit for holding public meetings, assemblies and processions. Do 2Baba & Friends have the blessings of Governor Ambode and other state governors in states where the protests are scheduled to hold?

4.ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIE FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN?
The Nigerian constitution recognizes the right of Nigerians to hold and stage peaceful protests. We must not be in a hurry to forget the Nigeria Police and authorities’ tact at turning a peaceful protest on its head through pronouncements of civil disobedience, unlawful arrest, trial and detention and killings attributed to accidental discharge. Don’t forget that a hungry Nigerian police is a wounded lion on the prowl. Should a stray bullet come in your direction, are you willing to take it in for patriotism sake?

To cite few examples among thousands; on 13th November 2016, ten people were reportedly killed by the Nigerian Police during clashes with members of the shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), during a religious procession near the northern city of Kano.

“On 22nd November [2016], a coalition of civil society organisations protested to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the retrospective approval of 100 million Naira (about 300,000 dollars) worth of housing pensions for former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy Dr. Pius Odubu. Violence occurred when a group of pro-government supporters attacked the demonstration, leading to the injury of 10 protesters” – monitor.civilus.org

5.IS THERE A PROTESTERS REGISTER?
If www.ekocitymagazine.com is to organize a protest against the present government, we would open an online portal for intending protesters to submit their names, qualification, address and their reason(s) for supporting the protest. The register will serve to ensure the safety of all intending protesters and to ensure that only people with good intentions turn out for the event. It will also serve as a trap for thugs who intend to cash on the protest for evil and negative intents.

6.ARE YOU PREPARED TO ENGAGE THUGS?
During the 2012 Oil price hike protest under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, a protester shared his experience at Freedom Park where he was harassed by street urchins; he was saved by the ten thousand Naira notes he had on him. He flung it in the air to distract them and fled when they scrambled to pick the notes. In this biting recession, are you willing to part with your hard earned money and risk being mishandled by thugs and criminals?

Olamide, Burna boy and TerryG who are strong supporters of the protest have a history of attracting thugs to their concerts; the planned protest will not be different. In December 2016, at a concert held at the Eagles Club, Adeniran Ogunsanya Lagos, Olamide’s performance was underlined with broken bottles and flying fists. His presence will no doubt attract ‘street boys’.

7.WHAT ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT?
Charity begins at home. Before you march bearing placards, chanting songs and pointing accusing fingers, search your conscience and answer these questions, “Do I contribute to a prosperous Nigeria? Do I consciously go out of my way to patronize made in Nigeria goods and services? Do I make a living by being transparent, accountable and hardworking? If you answered Yes to these questions keep up the good and commendable work, otherwise, go and make penance, turn a new leaf and become a “born again” citizen.

A protest of this magnitude and intention will better be staged at Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. You will agree that the Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Ambode is delivering the dividends of Democracy. Lagos State is not the best location to stage a protest against a non-performing government given that the action will hamper economic activities.

As concerned Nigerians who are at the receiving end of President Buhari’s ineffectual leadership, we would only support a well-planned protest, one bearing problem statements, proffering realistic and actionable solutions and creates a follow up pressure group employing ICT solutions.

We are not convinced that 2Baba and friends have this level of organization in place.

Did 2Baba and friends pass the 7 Way test? We look forward to reading your comments and thoughts.

Source: http://ekocitymagazine.com/blog/2017/02/02/7-way-test-2baba-friends-planned-protest

How much were you paid for this write up? suffering and smiling APC agent.

vioment:
Bring back our Nigeria. Which Nigeria are they bringing back Is it the Nigeria of dictatorship or the fake propped up Nigeria? Now that Buhari is not propping up the naira, we are seeing the real Nigeria. We are all at fault including and especially the leadership.

We need to protest about many things in Nigeria. We need to protest about our universities; about our light/power issues; about our water supply and distributions; about our drainage system; about corruption on all levels; about tribalism and religious intolerance; about land reform; about civil servant pay and national work place treatments; about our roads, airports, and rails; about building codes to avert unnecessary fires in the markets - simple sprinkler systems can help that; etc

I have a problem with bring back our Nigeria as if it was great before. I reject former Nigeria as much as I reject current Nigeria. It should have been "improve our Nigeria". That is what happens when an illiterate leads a crowd. Enough mistakes with no thorough thoughts on issues. Soon e go promote hind album from this notice me attention. If he really mean am, God bless; but your message is still ignorant.

stop talking behind the screen..this your ideas are fantastic and some of them are also in the Agenda..you can contribute your quota by providing this ideas on their page so that they can make an adjustment on their theme.

Jesusloveyou:
what are they protesting for?
what did they want buhari to do? to free corruption? or to encourage importation to our own detriment? so what did you people want, if the protest is not a sponsor protest by lovers of corruption.
or why didn't we protest against corrupt people that have destroy this country in the past

what past..is Buhari not also in the past...terrible citizen you are?

Abagworo:
Many will die avoidably from 2face partisan protest and he may end up in jail for instigating crisis. If the protest wasn't a PDP backed one people wouldn't mind but as long as it is partisan APC supporters will likely confront them leading to deaths and arson.

why is everything about APC AND PDP..when you go to the market to buy things at exorbitant prices, do they ask you what party you belong to, are we all not feeling the pinch of this hardship? what is Nigeria turning into..why cant we youth just try and do things right without making it a party issue..apportioning blame upon blame..please..Nigeria first before any stupid and useless parties.If our Fathers and mothers refuse to fight to make Nigeria better then we shouldn't be like them..we should not live Nigeria in it present state and wait for our children to come and live in the it like that...Rome was not built in a day..its will take togetherness devoid of pessimism , selfishness and unnecessary arrogance toward one another to make this country a better place for all Nigerians.

PresidentAtiku:
an Atiku presidency is a million times better thank Buhari as President.

Atiku is a true democrat, not a religious bigot. He has not declared his intention to contest yet he is asking for true federalism and re-structuring. He is a successful business man that has built a successful business empire.

Buhari on the other hand is not a democrat but an autocratic coup-pained man whose mission is revenge. He wished dogs and baboon soak in blood. Refused appearing before Oputa's Panel to heal our national wounds. Said fighting Boko haram is fighting the north( he is currently 'fighting' them too). Didn't attend FEC meetings but now presides over one. Karma is mad sha!

There is no record of him doing anything to improve himself since he left power. He has not started or grown any business empire.

The list is just endless

didn't APC use restructuring as one of the topic during their campaign?..abeg forget all these politicians oo..when they get into office then you will know who they really are.. just the way Buhari did.

tens4real:
The only fingers nigerians can raise is that of jungle justice is such a pity

Fela said it suffering and smiling... Where can kill our fellow nigerians and yet hail our kleptomanaic so called leaders... I. Don't even know what to say.. . Is so pathetic!!!

very pathetic.

Opakan2:
I don't like reprobates quoting me.. it irritates me to the bone.

This same you defended Patience Jonathan when she came out to claim monies with no credible source. Diezani and co. too

Just go on with your protest, it will still amount to nothing in the end. Americans do pass am, Trump still remains president

Now run along.. look for your likes to engage

suffering ans smiling..how much are you benefiting from this govt?..no worry posterity will judge you all..keep on wallowing in hunger and smiling to the high heavens as if nothing is wrong.

Silvereze:
2face is in trouble

is he? or you all against this protest are mentally in trouble..

tens4real:
How has 2face personal life got to do with the protest why are Nigerians so dumb. ..

To all does quoting me that feels tubaba is not morally feat to lead the protest are actually the problem of this country OK agreed tubaba benefits from the past government as an artist but tell me. ...

Are you happy with what is happening in the country?

Am sure you don't even have enough food to eat in your house yet ur bashing him... This is the height of hypocrisy....

If you can't come out to protest the least you can do is show your support online and stop being dumb.. .

Am very sure if it where to be someone else who is not a celebrity that is leading the protest M sure no one will dare talk but because it's tubaba ur spitting rubbish forget the messenger and get the message

Even does that voted for buhari did not do that because buhari is a saint but because the feel he can do better but is so unfortunate that he has failed tremendously so what the hell is wrong with a peaceful protest?

Like seriously what is wrong with nigerians?

Whats is wrong with Nigerians? We are the most selfish and centered human beings you can find in the surface of the earth.Majority of Nigerians are educated illiterate both old and young..they are coward and would rather smile under the face of hardship and oppression than fight for their right to make their country convenient for them to live in..they would rather fast and pray and ask God to Send a messiah from heaven to save them from their current situation, yet they would not lift a finger to help themselves or contribute to nation building..they have become slave onto themselves because of years being oppressed, so they see it as a way of life. So many of them are even here on Nairaland..and i feel very sorry for them both old and young. It is a helpless situation..they call it mention slavery.

lilytender:
Has Afenifere leaders of loot returned the money they collected from Jonathan to give Jonathan 10 million Yoruba votes? Please ask them why they did not compel their son the ineffectual buffoon to restructure. Now, everyone get this into your skull, a Northerner will never ever restructure Nigeria because the current parasite structure favours the North. So, since our brother the drunk Otukoe fisherman was not courageous enough to do it, we all have to wait till another Southerner gets there.

you write like a child and reason like a child..therefore you are definitely a child..who even gave you access to your device?

True federalism all the way..this also came up during the confab under Jonathan dispensation but the APC apologist never believed in it becos they thought Buhari will provider a magic wand that will transform Nigeria overnight.

DDeliverer:
Which useless law is that?

the law that gives leverage to the Hausa Fulanis to maim and kill at will while the same law persecutes anyone that speaks against the killings of try to defend themselves.

TonyeBarcanista:
I'm very sure you read where I mentioned that I'm NOT A FAN of the administration? Or you also have comprehension difficulty? Are you sane my Lady?

I'm a critic of the government but never motivated by hatred and embittered soul, I still remain a critic but will never wish death to him.

I rather change him through the ballot.

BTW: IPod yoots are actually the group that want PMB dead!


Have a nice day my Lady...

but indirectly you are a Fan?

TonyeBarcanista:
Nothing wrong in wishing someone else is the President, even some Americans wished Trump isn't their President. But wishing a man death without cause is the peak of madness

point of correct: IT IS THE PEAK OF HUNGER AND FRUSTRATION..that is the right words to use.

TonyeBarcanista:
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Can you for once allow sanity to take its course? Where in the write-up did I speak for the President or when did I tell you and your embittered soul crew that I was his spokesperson?

Don't you get it? Wishing death to a man IS NOT POLITICS, it is outright insanity!

For you to be blasting the already embittered citizen of this country due to the bad government of President Buhari shows you must be benefiting well from the Govt..how much dem pay you? when Fulani headers were killing innocent men, women and children without any acknowledgement of the president about the incident..did you take your time to at least write about the ineptitude of this Buhari Govt?Abeg just let us be..and hold your peace.

Sunnycliff:
We told them that Buhari has nothing to offer, that he is a dead wood, but they called us 5%, am happy we have been vindicated.

We are not joining in the protest. I will laugh to scorn on that day.

You don't have to go just to make fun of them..They already know Buhari is a big mistake..i voted for Jonathan but will be joining the protest as well, because i am also affected.The hunger is not only restricted to only APC supporters..it cut across.let us forget the past and think of how to get our voice out for ones in Nigeria.But truly, i think this protest should be centered around restructuring of Nigeria..that is the way to go.

saintmark88:
So u guys didnt allow the man defend himself, u just asked him to resign, when saraki is still the Senate president.... Jokers full this we country

Mr man ..they said he should come and defend himself or resigne if he cannot honour the senate request..try and read information well before responding.

kaboninc:
Lol..

Per month...

Yet still lower than MMM

Wouldn't you rather bank with MMM?

haaaaaaaaaaaa!! MMM KE? OGA U NOR LIKE ME AT ALL OOO!

Adesiji77:
If you have idle cash (N100K and above) that you can spare for up to 30 days but not more than 60 days, you can go for fixed deposit.

For 91 days and above, I will suggest TBills. Current rates are the best that you can get in recent times. Be right back with the last stop rates.

Is ARM good recommendation for investment?

bettercreature:
You reserve the right to tell people to shut up when they are saying what they knows nothing about
That is 2 different banks and the money are still there till this moment
cc xpool MKO4ever
Attachment deleted for security reasons ....

Telling someone to SHUT UP in a public forum is very rude.

kaz4sure:
Dear all,

Treasury bill is far better than fixed deposit, you can fix an amount for 91days, 180days or 365days at an annual rate of 15% to 17%.

The minimum amount required for treasury bill is 100k

can we do that will our banks

bettercreature:
Stanbic 12% before tax
Sky bank 10% before tax
Tax is about 2%

is it per month or per annum

kunlef1:
My advice to you is that instead of fixed deposit, you should consider Treasury Bills. You can invest for 3 or 6 or 12 months and get interest rates of between 15 - 19% per year. It is one of the means by which Federal government borrows money from the public.

But you need to find out the minimum amount to invest from your bank, but could be as low as 100,000 naira.

That is probably where your bank will invest the money too, and give you a third of the interest they get.

Cheers.

Kunlef.

but if you divided 15-19% per for treasury bill and that of bank that charges between 4-6 % on a monthly bases dont you think the fix deposit is better off? becos its kind of higher than the treasury bill if divided per month.

rusher14:
When would you learn?

Many of us came on here to educate those around about the impending failure of this new age money doubling scheme but we were hounded and insulted without restraint.

The issue with MMM was a clear case of Stockholm syndrome in which the captives had began to love their captors whilst berating their would-be rescuers.

Wipe your tears.

We hate to say we told you so but we did tell you so.

Nice one.

fijiano202:
Honestly that instagram guy is seriously stuupid.....the last time we occupied nigeria what result did we get...

At the end of 2face stuupid march,either he's given a contract,a ghana-must-go or appointment that will surely shut him up....

We sabi dey all ,make any mumu no think nigerians are still dulll...garri don cost,MMM don steal away money everybody don wise

what do you suggest we do then?

sorextee:
she looks like michelle obama..

abeg she fine pass Micheal Obama..

Pacificim:
I support that, how can someone report that a person is dead when the reverse is the case. The peddlers of such rumor and other false alarms should be traced and apprehended. Enough of all these tensions in the land.

Apprehended my foot..Tell your beloved APC government officials to use this energy toward the Fulani headers that are maiming and killing innocent men women and children at will . Abi which one is more serious? the rumor or the killings....God is watching you supporters of evil and posterity will judge you evil minded individuals that would rather be silence in the face of murders but will be fast at arresting just mere rumor mongers.

MyPWisINCORRECT:
Chai!

This can be likened to the quote that says: "when Army slap you, you go know say Police is ur friend"

you very funny..chai..i laugh tire nor be small..abeg where una dey get all this una funny jokes from?lol

leobrownish:
who's idea is this? it wud av bin beta if its from NLC, cuz protest without a backbone results to waste of life in Nigeria. The more reason Nigerians cant protest for their right is because we all are greedy... nobody wants to do 4 another, what I meant is nobody wan die... #PEACE

NLC though are a very good umbrella to come under but they are certainly not reliable..hope you remembered the last fuel subsidy protest where NLC bargained with the government and went against the wish of the masses. they are not fighting for the masses but thier pocket.

drsugar:
FIRST MASSIVE NATIONWIDE PROTESTS ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY, 2017.

A call for good governance.

A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide.

A call for nationwide protests as we say No to the Executive, No to legislatures, No to judiciary... You have all failed us.

We the people are tired. We can no longer continue with all of you. All your excuses and mistakes are not funny. We do not wish to continue with a system and government that is not working but afflicting the people. We the people of this country not living under the privileges of government allowances and remuneration have now accepted to take the bull by the horn to come out and protest this obnoxious and baseless policies and excuses of the government of the day.

Where are the recovered looted funds?

Why do we still have the executive arms and legislatures still enjoying their salaries and allowances while we hear there's no money to pay workers?

Why do we still see ceaseless power failures with no explanation and hope of getting out of it unlike before?

Why do we keep seeing peace talks in Niger Delta, fulani heardsmen and ipob without any solutions being reached, while the strategies keeps aggravating the people involved as political leaders stage forums to extort funds in the name of addressing their subjects?

Why did we have petrol price rise to 145 for the sake of global oil price crash and removal of subsidy but such price is still being maintained despite significant re-awakening of the oil price from $30/barrel to $56/barrel?

Who is to be held accountable for the sudden and continuous hike in price of commodities in the market, where for the first time in history, Nigeria is suddenly selling kerosene at 400 naira per litre as against 50 naira per litre, diesel at 300 naira per litre as against 100 naira per litre and petrol from 87 naira to 145 naira? Yet maintaining the same systems, environment and maybe a lesser money spending government.

There's need for Nigerians to rise against what is happening in this country having waited patiently for the legislatures that were elected to represent the people all to no avail.

How can there be rise in cost of living all of a sudden and no one is telling us what is actually happening? Not even a single person in power to address the challenges in the various sectors and introduce palliative measures by the government to cushion the effects?

We call on all Nigerians of good conscience to rise against this inhumanity against mankind, dehumanization and heartlesness living in high places piloting the affairs of this country while we're yet to drawn into a deep blue sea.

To this cause, we the masses wish to use this medium to alert ourselves that on the 5th of February, 2017 , there shall be a nationwide massive protest from state to state, local government to local government, ward to ward and kindred to kindred.

For the first time, all Nigerians shall match out of their houses to the streets with placards displaying what displeases you in the Nigeria of today both in the executive, legislatures and judiciary arms of government.

Cars shall carry green leaves to display the unhappiness we the masses have towards the economic uncertainties in Nigeria and the displeasure of hearing of excuses and mistakes here and there in governance.

Nobody said anybody is above resignation if he cannot meet up the yearnings of the people like David Cameron of United kingdom.

We are tired of getting surprises whenever we visit the market and yet no shake up in government spending amidst the dwindling economic reserve. Our governors and top government functionaries keep living flamboyant lifestyle, building mansions and buying up properties abroad at the most expensive locations in the world and they end up going away with it once they identify with government or political party of the day.

Enough is enough.

We have been pushed to the wall, we have reached our crossroads and our last hope before we are drawned in silence without notice is a massive protest and a vote of no confidence on the people we voted to pilot the affairs of our nation.

May we rise to demand a bann on the following:

Security votes of every government functionaries. Why do we spend extra while their security operatives rely on their normal salaries, why even continue this scheme in a dwindling economy as this in Nigeria today?

Oversight functions.

Excessive allowances like health and travelling allowances abroad, etc.

New yearly furniture allowances, rentals and kitchens for government houses, etc...

And the need to start owing governors salaries etc.

The need to stop local government allocations till they start functioning constitutionally.

The need to channel youth empowerment programs towards youth friendly programs such as sports, information technology, entertainment, innovations, inventions and not just agriculture or farming.

We call on state of emergency on power, bad roads, poor governance, dead local government areas, electoral frauds etc.

God help Nigeria as we rise on the 5th of February, 2017.

Long live the people of the federal republic of Nigeria.

Pls pass it on till it gets to over 145million Nigerians suffering from the current hardship that is capable of turning this country into a living hell if nothing is done about it NOW.

Encourage growth, encourage development, encourage stability to all.

Help us to fight with our own voices now.

Please kindly rebroadcast...

@Feb5protestNGR
#Feb5protestNGR

If this project does not include true federalism or devolution of power in their agenda, then this might not fly...it should be the umbrella upon which this protest should stand..because if that alone can be achieve then it will answer every other problems