ADC candidate accuses APC supporters of attacking ladies

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has accused suspected supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of attacking about 5,000 ladies and youths throughout a peaceable rally within the state.

The rally, held on Tuesday, started round 10 am close to the Old Savannah Bank space and was heading in the direction of the ADC state secretariat in Sokoto when it was allegedly disrupted.

In an announcement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan’iya condemned the incident, describing it as an assault on democracy and the appropriate of girls to take part in peaceable political actions.

He alleged that a number of ladies have been injured, some had their veils torn, and autos belonging to the ADC have been broken. He additionally claimed that valuables have been stolen in the course of the incident.

The ADC candidate accused APC chieftain S.A. Bajare and the celebration’s youth chief, Abdulrashid Baraka, of allegedly main or coordinating the assault. He known as on the police to research the allegations and convey anybody discovered accountable to justice.

“There is absolutely no justification for attacking women who are exercising their democratic rights peacefully. Anyone who believes in democracy must condemn this shameful conduct without reservation,” Dan’iya mentioned.

He urged the Sokoto State Commissioner of Police to launch a direct investigation, establish the suspects and arrest these discovered to have taken half within the alleged assault.

Dan’iya additionally known as on the state authorities to take steps to stop additional political violence and be sure that all events can conduct lawful actions with out intimidation.

He questioned why ladies attending a peaceable rally have been allegedly focused, notably when related gatherings organised by male supporters had reportedly not confronted such incidents.

The candidate mentioned the Nigerian Constitution ensures residents the appropriate to freedom of motion, peaceable meeting and affiliation, including that no political group ought to stop others from exercising these rights.

However, Malami Muhammad Galadanchi Bajare, Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto on Rural Roads, denied the allegations, describing them as fabricated claims by the ADC to shift blame.

Bajare mentioned the APC Sokoto Central Senatorial District Zonal Office had operated for greater than 12 years with out its members inflicting any breach of peace.

He countered the ADC’s account, alleging that members of the opposition celebration have been answerable for attacking APC youths. He additional claimed that the ADC members seized two bikes, though one was later returned.

Bajare added that officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have been current and witnessed the incident involving supporters of each events.