Nigerians have begun to the cancellation of the proposed nationwide anti-government protest hitherto called for by leading Nigerian hip-hop artist, Innocent Idibia, also known as TUFACE.

The artiste had late yesterday announced the cancellation of the protest, citing security threats a reason behind the action.

Image result for Nigerians react to cancellation of planned nationwide protestIdibia stated in an online video that there were security reports that some unnamed elements are planning to hijack the protest in a bid to carry out their self motivated agenda.

Reacting to the development on twitter, some Nigerians believed the protest would have been allowed to hold as scheduled notwithstanding the security threats.

Here are the comments on twitter:

: It’s just a pity we as Nigerians cant fight for our rights and when we talk the government is quick to shut us up.
:Nigerians ehn That tuface backed out doesn’t mean y’all can’t carry on tomorrow. Its a pro-protest. Stop hiding under excuses
:No Money, No Security, No light, d problems are endless and we shud not protest. As Fela said suffering and smiling
: If you love but still listen to music, you are confused btw the good and the bad . Choose one not two!
: Kudos to 2face tryin. Critics continu2Tweet on d sidelines, showing dis isn’t yet a nation2die for
Again, let’s not wait for Tuface before we demand for governance.