PROTEST: VP Shettima warns of potential hijack by unscrupulous elements

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed concerns about the planned protest scheduled for August 1.

This was during a meeting with media practitioners from the northern part of the country on Tuesday,

While acknowledging the right of citizens to protest, Shettima warned that such gatherings have historically been hijacked by unscrupulous elements, leading to unforeseen consequences.

“Today, if they say there will be a protest, it will amount to a lot of losses. Protest is the right of the people, but let it be known that historically, it has been hijacked by unscrupulous elements,” the Vice President stressed.

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The Vice President’s statement comes amidst growing tensions and uncertainty surrounding the planned protest. Organizers have promised peaceful demonstrations, but Shettima’s comments suggest that the government may be bracing for potential chaos.

His emphasis on the historical hijack of protests by unscrupulous elements raises questions about the government’s strategy to mitigate potential risks.

As the August 1 deadline approaches, one thing is clear: the Vice President’s comments have added fuel to the fire, and all eyes will be on the government’s response to the protest. Will the rights of citizens be respected, or will the authorities prioritize maintaining order above all else? Only time will tell.

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