'Millions of Nigerians struggling to outlive' – Lawyer faults Shettima’s dancing on marketing campaign path

Prominent Kano-based human rights lawyer Abba Hikima has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima over his dancing and celebratory shows on the All Progressives Congress, APC, marketing campaign rallies, saying such conduct is insensitive to the hardships confronting Nigerians.

Hikima, in a put up on his official Facebook web page on Sunday, known as on the Vice President’s handlers to advise him to cease what he described as “embarrassing public dancing and celebratory displays at campaign rallies.”

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

He argued that the Vice President’s public shows have been out of contact with the difficulties dealing with unusual Nigerians, notably amid the nation’s financial and safety challenges.

“As he dances, millions of Nigerians are struggling to survive amid economic hardship, rising insecurity, kidnappings and killings,” Hikima said.

He additional maintained that the prevailing state of affairs was hardly appropriate for public celebrations by political leaders with out consideration for the struggling of residents.

“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,” he added.

Hikima confused that political management comes with the duty of understanding the temper of the nation and exhibiting concern for the welfare and safety of the individuals.

“Leadership requires sensitivity, empathy and an appreciation of the mood of the nation,” he wrote.