#IStandWithNigeria: Protest also held in Uyo as pro-Buhari group held counter-protest [See reports from the protest nationwide]

As promised, the #IStandWithNigeria protest was held amidst all setbacks and all pressure by the Nigerian security agents to halt the protest. Some celebrities like Mercy Aigba, Charly Boy and others were also spotted at the protest today.

The protest was held in Lagos, Abuja and Uyo. 

Also, the pro-Buhari supporters also held their protest in support of President Buhari today in Abuja.

The announcement of the protest was made some days ago and the climax of the announcement was when legendary singer, Tuface, announced himself as a leader and the protest's convener. 

Meanwhile, after pressure by security operative, Tuface, back down from the protest and announced the cancellation of the protest on Saturday night - an announcement that sent in mixed reactions from Nigerians with different views and perception.

Later we all knew that the protest's convener was not Tuface but the singer only keyed into a movement that was started by a group called Enough Is Enough. 

Many began to wonder why Tuface cancelled a protest that he was not a convener to, many also felt Tuface was pressurized by security operatives into backing down, some also believed the singer was arrested by the DSS though Tuface later denied reports of his arrest.

READ: Reports on DSS arrest are NOT true - Tuface says

After Tuface's announcement to back down, the main converners of the event announced that the protest will hold despite Tuface's withdrawal. See photos of the protest below

When Charly Boy announced that he was going to be at the protest

Guys I dey forward to National Stadium in Lagos... make we block der. #OurMumuDonDo #IStandWithNigeria pic.twitter.com/KvYj3Pm69d

— Charlyboy(Official) (@Areafada1) February 6, 2017

 The protest was also held in Uyo

A clear message to #RescueNigeria with #IStandWithNigeria in Uyo @amnesty @BBCAfrica @channelstv @CNN @FoxNews @AIT_Online @TVCNews_Africa pic.twitter.com/gLdMuKMHw1

— Akwa Ibom Trending (@akstrending) February 6, 2017

A clear message to #RescueNigeria with #IStandWithNigeria in Uyo @amnesty @BBCAfrica @channelstv @CNN @FoxNews @AIT_Online @TVCNews_Africa pic.twitter.com/whHBcZX4a5

— Akwa Ibom Trending (@akstrending) February 6, 2017

A clear message to #RescueNigeria with #IStandWithNigeria in Uyo @amnesty @BBCAfrica @channelstv @CNN @FoxNews @AIT_Online @TVCNews_Africa pic.twitter.com/Rn9FxsJ9dK

— Akwa Ibom Trending (@akstrending) February 6, 2017

 Other pictures

2Face doesn't have to be there to be there.
It was so emotional.
We sang with all our hearts #IStandwithNigeria #OneVoiceNigeria #ProtestDay pic.twitter.com/1bpEHdjVYV

— BRAVE (@YarKafanchan) February 6, 2017

Prof Odinkalu says they have five demands 1. Transparent govt 2. Security 3. Cost of government is too high. #IStandWithNigeria @obyezeks pic.twitter.com/3YVsve7CR4

— Daily Trust (@daily_trust) February 6, 2017

We've just turned at ojuelegba and on our way to National Theatre. Once again you are safe. Enroute National Theatre.#istandwithnigeria pic.twitter.com/BuuzfjqPI3

— Baaj Adebule (@BaajAdebule) February 6, 2017

 Charly Boy was also present

March is on..... #OurMumuDonDo #IStandWithNigeria pic.twitter.com/1tiMZFETD6

— Charlyboy(Official) (@Areafada1) February 6, 2017

March is on..... #OurMumuDonDo #IStandWithNigeria pic.twitter.com/1tiMZFETD6

— Charlyboy(Official) (@Areafada1) February 6, 2017

 Acting president Yemi Osinbajo has also responded to the protesters saying their grievances have been heard loud and clear

Acting President @ProfOsinbajo to #IStandWithNigeria: "We hear you loud and clear." pic.twitter.com/rSvhiJVtgE

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) February 6, 2017

READ: We hear you loud and clear - VP Osinbajo replies #IStandWithNigeria protesters

Here is a video of how the protest went in Abuja which was made public by Premium Times


The pro-Buhari protesters also held their protest in Abuja