ADC candidate accuses opposition supporters of attacking women

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 women and youths during a peaceful rally in the state. The rally, held on Tuesday, began around 10 am near the Old Savannah Bank area and was heading towards the ADC state secretariat in Sokoto when it was allegedly disrupted. In a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan’iya condemned the incident, describing it as an attack on democracy and the right of women to participate in peaceful political activities. He alleged that several women were injured, some had their veils torn...