Shank Reacts To Protest Against Planned Nationwide Demonstration

Popular comedian Shank Comics has voiced strong criticism in response to videos circulating on social media showing people protesting against planned demonstrations over the country's economic hardship.

 In a tweet reacting to the footage, Shank Comics, expressed his dismay, stating, "Nahh! This is fucked up. We are watching poverty being weaponized in modern age. That’s why they won’t let the country work. If it works, they lose their hold on us."

The rally appears to be in opposition to the planned protests aimed at addressing the severe economic difficulties faced by many Nigerians.

Nigeria is faced with divided opinions over August 1 protest, with economic hardship fueling debate and tension among leaders and citizens

Division among the country’s prominent opinion leaders as well as the mass of the people continued to build up since the idea of protest was mooted by some Nigerians, and bought into by a majority of the people, who feel the pain of the current economic hardship in the country.