"To hijack the process" means to take control of a particular procedure or system for one's own benefit, often by diverting it from its original purpose or intended direction. Full definition
'' It has never happened in a civilise democratic dispensation where a serving governor can deliberately hijack the process of Congresses by hiding the national committee delegated to conduct free and fair election until now,» said Jibrin (dailypost.ng)
For that reason, politicians should not be allowed near the constitution making process because of the danger that they will try to hijack the process for their own benefit. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
The Police Commissioner, Mr Ali Janga, in a statement, urged them to cooperate with the security agencies to ensure that criminal elements do not hijack the process. (newsdiaryonline.com)