Stop These Embarrassing Public Dancing Displays — Abba Hikima Tells Shettima’s Handlers

Kano-based lawyer and “Tinubu Must Go” convener, Abba Hikima, has called on the handlers of Vice President Kashim Shettima to advise him to stop what he described as embarrassing public dancing and celebratory displays at campaign rallies.

In a statement, Hikima said the Vice President’s dancing at rallies is insensitive at a time millions of Nigerians are struggling to survive amid economic hardship, rising insecurity, kidnappings and killings.

“The handlers of Vice President Kashim Shettima should advise him to stop these embarrassing public dancing and celebratory displays at campaign rallies,” Hikima said.

“As he dances, millions of Nigerians are struggling to survive amid economic hardship, rising insecurity, kidnappings and killings. This is hardly a time for our leaders to be seen indulging in public celebrations without due regard for the grim realities confronting ordinary citizens. Leadership requires sensitivity, empathy and an appreciation of the mood of the nation.”

Hikima added that no responsible leader should be seen celebrating after failing to secure the lives of the people he swore to protect.

“No responsible Nigerian leader should be seen dancing and celebrating after failing to secure the lives of very people he swore to protect,” he said.