Efe Omoregbe CEO Now Musik and talent manager to 2face stated that the police hasn’t banned 2face’s planned protest. Speaking in a recent interview, he said that the police is yet to inform them that the protest has been banned.
According to him:”We have reached out to them. We are having conversations with them. I am not sure the news making the rounds about the protest is true. The feedback from the police authorities is quite different from that. I am not sure about the source of the police story and how true it is. The police has not told us they are banning the protest. We are in talks with them. They have not communicated that to us either in words, written form or body language. Maybe you should reach out to the police authorities to clarify their stance but on behalf of the 2face foundation, we do not think that is true because that is not the feedback we have received. We do not think the police will be telling us one thing and will be telling the media something else .”
When asked if they have sought protest permit from the police, he said they have been in constant communication with them.
“We are actively engaging the police. Our protest is a controlled conversation. Our objectives are clear. 2baba is a peace ambassador. The 2face foundation’s primary focus is peace building and advocating for good governance. The protest is a citizens engagement. It is not an organized labor conversation. It is not pro or against anybody or religion. It is unrepresented” he added.
Speaking on Channels TV today,Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni said the constitution permits protest but also lays down the requirements for a protest.
In his words:” As at yesterday, they didn’t announce that it has been postponed. The constitution makes provision for a protest,but it also lays down some regulations. We just want to make sure there is no break down of law and order. “