African Queen singer,2face Idibia yesterday announced that the purported protest has been cancelled due to threats of hijack. However, mixed reactions have trailed the protest cancellation. While some people believe it is a right decision, others simply proclaim he has bowed to pressure.
Popular filmmaker, Charles Novia has expressed his dissatisfaction over the protest cancellation.
According to him: ”It is a disappointment really that 2face was stared down over this February 6th demonstration.He’s done harm to his brand than good.When you find yourself trussed as a rallying point for a silent or voiceless people, you don’t back down after publicly accepting.I have never seen where a name became so apt ever to its bearer.2face! 2baba, this is ridiculous”he added.
In addition, Enough Is Enough coalition , one of the organizers of the demonstration have declared that despite the pronounced cancellation by 2face, the protest will still go on as planned.They made this known in a statement released on social media.
“We respect @Official2baba’s security concerns but the marches in Lagos and Abuja will go ahead. #IstandwithNigeria #Onevoicenigeria “