Musician and aspiring politician Natasha Beckley has publicly responded to a police warrant for her arrest, denouncing the charges of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs as a politically motivated attempt to derail her candidacy.

The Sierra Leone Police had issued a public “WANTED” notice for Beckley, offering a reward for information leading to her arrest. The warrant, numbered C/R NO. 161/2025, was issued by the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU).

In a detailed social media post, Beckley framed the legal action as a direct response to her political ambitions. “With over 255k followers I use my platform to push my brands, music and political aspirations,” she wrote, adding, “So many odds against me, and they want to intimidate me to back down.”

She alleged that there have been concerted efforts to force her out of the race for the Deputy Chairmanship of the All People’s Congress (APC) in Port Loko district. “They want me to live in fear, fly out the country so I don’t qualify for elections. They want me to step down and find a position suitable for women,” Beckley stated.

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Questioning the timing, she pointed out that she has been in Sierra Leone for months, yet the warrant was issued days after her public declaration for office. “If you have been looking for me for months why didn’t you arrest me on Saturday 4th October, as I publicly declared for a political office?” she asked.

Beckley positioned herself as a disruptor challenging the political establishment. “There are positions in political parties reserved for women, and here comes this young lady with so much audacity,” she remarked, referencing her August announcement where she vowed to break stereotypes in a “male dominated space.”

The artist, also known as Swadu, assured her followers of her safety and her intention to comply with the law. “I am home and fine, I have contacted the police and will show up with my lawyers,” she confirmed, firmly stating, “I was not arrested, my house was not searched, I am not on the run, I am a law abiding citizen and will cooperate with Sierra Leone police.”