₦airaland Forum

On behalf of Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, we would like to apologize to the fans, colleagues and everyday Nigerians who feel let down by the cancellation of this protest. 2Baba’s aim was to lend his voice to make the government aware of the growing discontent due to the wildly escalating cost of living for Nigerians in Nigeria among other issues.



Arguably one of the country’s most influential musicians, he saw it fit to use his considerable platform; at the core of which are Nigerians, to amplify their voice. This is why he chose to march for the cause, and why he was so honoured when his industry colleagues pledged their support.

In line with the commitment of One Voice Nigeria to ensure a peaceful and impactful protest, The 2face Foundation and partners engaged with the security agencies to resolve all major security concerns but treacherous gaps remain that we are unwilling to ignore.



The risk of hijack by various political and sundry interests intent on using the platform to drive agendas that we as The 2face Foundation are not aligned with and therefore exposing protesters to high levels of danger is the main reason why 2baba regretfully had to withdraw himself from the march. He has refused to inadvertently present a platform for mischief makers to exploit.



2baba would like to express his great regret over these circumstances to everyone who feels disappointed. However, he hopes they will agree that as he said in the video announcing the development; ‘no protest is worthy he blood of any Nigerian’. He would also like to thank everyone; both individuals, and bodies like EiE which offered their support to him, and applaud their devotion to the nation.



The primary objective of the planned protest as stated from the very beginning was to aggregate the voices of the people and present to leadership at all levels who may be unclear about the reality of the hardship faced by Nigerians.



We have no doubt that we have articulated our demands and have been heard LOUD and CLEAR. We urge a quick and positive response from government and encourage Nigerians to take a cue from this experience and never hesitate to stand up to the leadership on any and every situation that requires action.



2baba will continue channel his passion for these issues using a range of effective channels in the future. He promises to continue working on avenues to help the Nigerian people be heard, he feels that is the least they deserve.



This statement from The 2face Foundation is endorsed by Innocent “2Baba” Idibia.

http://www.metronaija.com/2017/02/2face-release-official-statement-on.html

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2baba isn't a coward. he is smart. the protest was necessitated by the need to make the government sit up and fix the economy and I believe we have been heard. why still go on with it when its obvious heads would roll should it hold? if the positive reaction the #theTufaceprotest got this past week doesn't make the government sit up, the protest won't.

I just dey vex... God wetin I do na so you want use my ignorance for last election dey punish me.... I know say I been support sai Baba pass even my family...but please forgive me...now the scales in my eyes have remove...plz do to this man what you did to Pharaoh on the reed sea...smh

adonbilivit:
2baba isn't a coward. he is smart. the protest was necessitated by the need to make the government sit up and fix the economy and I believe we have been heard. why still go on with it when its obvious heads would roll should it hold? if the positive reaction the #theTufaceprotest got this past week doesn't make the government sit up, the protest won't.

. wish I cud lik ur post moredan one's

He messed up,that's all...