Women
FRONTLINE pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has declared strong support for the political aspirations of fearless activist and democracy advocate Aisha Yesufu, and Dr. Constance Ikokwu, former Arise programme presenter, journalist, alongside other credible journalists and civic actors seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
HURIWA states that Nigeria stands at a decisive democratic crossroads where citizens must begin to reward competence, integrity, courage, patriotism, and sustained selfless service with political responsibility. HURIWA insists that only credible Nigerians with proven records of public service should be entrusted with legislative and executive authority.
HURIWA describes Aisha Yesufu’s transition from civic activism into partisan politics as a bold and progressive democratic development. According to HURIWA, her decision reflects the natural evolution of civic engagement in a system where advocacy must increasingly translate into direct participation in governance.
For years, HURIWA notes, Aisha Yesufu has remained one of Nigeria’s most consistent voices against injustice, corruption, abuse of power, and governance failure. The association maintains that individuals who have risked comfort and safety to defend the Nigerian people deserve a seat at the decision-making table.
HURIWA further extends its position to include respected journalists and civic actors, including Dr. Chioma Constance Ikokwu, who has declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency. HURIWA commends her decision as part of a growing movement of professionals stepping forward to contribute directly to national development.
HURIWA particularly praised Dr. Ikokwu’s longstanding milestones as an excellent journalist who has successfully utilised her prominent positions in some of the most prominent media organisations such as Thisday newspaper and Arise global television network to speak for the promotion, protection and advancements of human rights. She has spoken and written extensively to canvass women and youths empowerment just as she is a consistent advocate of national harmony and peace building in Nigeria.
The group urges political parties across Nigeria to resist the temptation of recycling discredited political actors and instead open their platforms to credible citizens with integrity, intellectual capacity, and a deep understanding of governance and human rights.
HURIWA stresses that Nigeria’s democracy will only achieve meaningful progress when principled individuals, reform-minded professionals, and courageous advocates are actively supported to contest and occupy elective offices.
The association reiterates its full solidarity with all credible aspirants and expresses confidence that Nigerians are increasingly prepared to support leadership based on merit, accountability, and service rather than empty political rhetoric.
A.I
May 12, 2026
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