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Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by Trynaija(m): 10:43pm On Oct 12, 2020
There was mix feeling about Davido recent visits to IG of Police Today at their headquarters in Abuja.
Below is his statement regarding what He said :

My team and I met with the IG of police at their headquarters in Abuja to discuss the #EndSars protests and the way forward.


I want to make it clear that I never went there to deny protesting. My comment was taken out of context. I was trying to explain that I was not at the protest to cause trouble or fight as you can hear me say in the video, but rather I was there in solidarity with every Nigerian demanding an end to police brutality.

I was also explaining to Mr Frank Mba, the Force PRO, that my intention on leaving Lagos for Abuja was not to lead a protest like many had thought. I had finally secured an invitation from the IG of police to come to Abuja for a stakeholders meeting scheduled for Monday morning.

That was the reason for my trip and for my Abuja tweets.
As for the talk doing rounds about me going to ‘deny protesting’ and lie due to intimidation or whatever. It’s a shame that at this particular time lies have to be spread by blogs that should be focused on fighting for the cause, and a shame that I have to explain myself, but I have to.


Mr. Mba had seen videos and pictures of myself on social media protesting in solidarity alongside my fellow Nigerians and asked what happened as he also knew that was not the plan. I then explained the reason I got involved with the protesters and led them down to Force HQ so I could dialogue with the officers in charge who were accused of effecting arrests.

I was there until we were given assurance that all protesters were released and we left shortly after. Hence my ‘I didn’t protest’ explanation. I am not one to fear police or fear protests.
I had someone record on IG live was because as usual I’m trying to carry people along on every step. This movement belongs to each and every one of us and no one single person can claim to be the leader of this.


The room we were in where the video leaked was Mr Mba’s. We waited there briefly for the IG to see us. The actual meeting with the IG though recorded has not yet been shared. That was where we discussed extensively the issues facing the youth and facing us as a nation.


I have never claimed to be the voice of the people, nor can I claim to have been personally victimized by SARS. But as a young Nigerian, there is no way I could be silent on this matter and not help to the best of my ability- as flawed as it may come across to some. The crime here would have been inaction.
I’m a Nigerian FIRST, David Adeleke Second.
I would like to thank the IG for agreeing to meet with us under such short notice and hearing us out, the great Nigerian youth for being so inspiring and showing the world that things are changing, and in particular I’d like to thank the REAL voices of this movement- our WOMEN. They have been the backbone of the protests, and we must protect them at all costs.
Lastly, may we never forget those that have tragically lost their lives to police brutality before and during these protests.

Davido


https://mobile.twitter.com/davido/status/1315744338262085641

TryNaija

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Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by openuniversity5: 11:07pm On Oct 12, 2020
Ok
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by Ikillbrokehoes(m): 11:19pm On Oct 12, 2020
Okay turtle nigga

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Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by myBraine: 11:20pm On Oct 12, 2020
They wanted to use him but God is bigger than them
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by nazicartel(m): 11:22pm On Oct 12, 2020
I pity the guy for the bash e go receive....
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by ThatKING(m): 11:30pm On Oct 12, 2020
Ikillbrokehoes:
Okay turtle nigga
you can't expect someone with a terrible voice not to be a Judas grin
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by festacman(m): 11:36pm On Oct 12, 2020
The truth is that Davido never participated in active #EndSars protests in Abuja. He flew in and joined the crowd of protesters in a location and later volunteered to lead them to IGP. However, on getting to police headquarters, he left the protesters behind and went in. He was told that IGP would be available to meet him and his group the next day Monday. Thereafter, Davido left for Lagos and kept his appointment with IGP on Monday.

A review the Twitter TL of @ada_mummyya who coordinated Abuja protest will reveal her critical comments about Davido's non-participation in Sunday protest.

Davido did his best and should be commended. Nobody sent him. Nobody bankrolled his flight expenses. In fact, he made more sacrifice than those youths that did nothing other than tweeting and retweeting in the comfort of their homes.

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Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by IARASORGANIC: 11:42pm On Oct 12, 2020
Na so e happen?
Ok thanks!

Next!!!
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by Ikillbrokehoes(m): 11:56pm On Oct 12, 2020
ThatKING:
you can't expect someone with a terrible voice. not to be a Judas grin
Lolz
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by ibedun: 12:21am On Oct 13, 2020
Idiot yoot!
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by BEANSndPLANTAIN(m): 12:40am On Oct 13, 2020
this is one of his fans he went to Abuja to calm
festacman:
[s]The truth is that Davido never participated in active #EndSars protests in Abuja. He flew in and joined the crowd of protesters in a location and later volunteered to lead them to IGP. However, on getting to police headquarters, he left the protesters behind and went in. He was told that IGP would be available to meet him and his group the next day Monday. Thereafter, Davido left for Lagos and kept his appointment with IGP on Monday.

A review the Twitter TL of @ada_mummyya who coordinated Abuja protest will reveal her critical comments about Davido's non-participation in Sunday protest.

Davido did his best and should be commended. Nobody sent him. Nobody bankrolled his flight expenses. In fact, he made more sacrifice than those youths that did nothing other than tweeting and retweeting in the comfort of their homes.[/s]
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by BigSarah(f): 12:58am On Oct 13, 2020
Unnecessary, Move on... You're not clean, they've dirt on you
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by omokeinde84655: 5:35am On Oct 13, 2020
I pity the dude for the shindig e go receive....
Re: Protest Deny : I Am Nigerian First Before Anything – Davido Clarify by festacman(m): 7:58am On Oct 13, 2020
BEANSndPLANTAIN:
this is one of his fans he went to Abuja to calm

this is one of the fools he went to Abuja for

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