The PNDS opposed Maïnassara, and on 26 July 1996, Bazoum was placed under house arrest along with PNDS President Mahamadou Issoufou, a few weeks after the 1996 presidential election. He and Issoufou were released on the orders of a judge on 12 August 1996.
The PNDS opposed Maïnassara, and Bazoum was confined to his residence along with PNDS President Mahamadou Issoufou in late July 1996, following the presidential election. They were released by a judge on August 12, 1996.