BASA Raises Concern Over Reported Detention of PDP Candidate, Calls for Justice
Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (popularly known as BASA), a politician and advocate for women’s participation in governance, has expressed deep concern over reports that Princess Esther Ashivelli Dawaki, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State, was allegedly detained alongside 25 of her supporters during the recent election period. According to media reports and statements credited to the Kaduna State PDP, the party has raised alarm over the incident, which it says could have far-reaching implications for democracy and women’s political inclusion. In a public statement personally signed by her, BASA stressed that while the reports remain allegations pending official confirmation, the situation deserves urgent attention and independent investigation. "If these reports are accurate, the prolonged detention of any citizen—particularly a female political candidate—raises serious concerns about due proc...
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