By Kamil Opeyemi
Spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday said he disguised to attend attend the Thursday night candlelight procession in honour of late singer, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad.
Adejobi said what he witnessed were unpalatable and conducts unfit for such a solemn event.
In tweet on his X handle on Saturday, Adejobi said he saw young people who claimed to be mourning one of their own but whose Behaviours did not show any respect for the dead.
His words, “Mohbad: Procession is different from protest. It’s not even an ordinary procession, but a candle light procession to honour the dead. I was shocked when I saw some of the so-called processioners in lagos yesterday.
“I experienced the recklessness, unruly, and unpalatable conducts of some of them. Smoking, drinking heavily, driving recklessness, before they eventually moved to take over and block the Lekki Tollgate.
“ I was personally on the ground at the venue and felt sad as I noticed many didn’t know the purpose for that gathering. Many were not in sobber mood, no idea of the event, nor decorum. I have said it that we need to be cautious and mature while driving home our demands or fighting for a course.
“Are we genuinely seeking justice for Mohbad? Or, are certain individuals out again to execute the plans of their “masters” to cause brouhaha?. We need to be objective when we fight a battle.
“I reiterate again that the police will do the needful to carry out diligent investigations into the alleged murder case. We need to be patient and support the police in this course. Thanks”
The candlelight procession, which was held in Lekki, Lagos State, had music stars such as Davido, Falz, Zlatan Ibile, and others in attendance.
In another tweet on his handle, Adejobi condemned another participant at the procession who went almost bare chested.
He wrote, “Is this still a candlelight procession? Was she actually mourning mohbad? Actions speak. I think those who are sponsoring these so-called processions should have a rethink and gather their money to launch a foundation in honour of Mohbad, if they mean business. This incident won’t snowball to any anarchy in Nigeria. If thats their plan or game. It won’t work.”