West Africa: Opposition Flagbearer Aspirant Denied Bail for the Fourth Time

Zainab Sheriff, a flagbearer aspirant of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) and chairperson of the “Wi Duti Lappa” movement, remains in detention after being charged with “incitement and threatening language” over remarks she is alleged to have made at an APC gathering in Freetown.

“Wi Duti Lappa,” loosely translated from Krio as “our duty cloth” or “our shared responsibility,” is a civic movement founded by Zainab Sheriff (who is also a model and musician) that promotes women’s…