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IWD: Ojukwu renews NHRC’s commitment to protection of women, girls
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for renewed commitment and concrete actions to advance and protect the rights of women and girls across Nigeria as the global community commemorates International Women’s Day.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, made the call while felicitating with Nigerian women and women around the world on the occasion of the 2026 celebration.
According to the Executive Secretary, the theme for this year’s commemoration, “Give to Gain,” is a reminder that the pursuit of gender equality must go beyond rhetoric to deliberate and sustained action aimed at dismantling barriers that hinder women and girls from fully enjoying their fundamental human rights.
In a statement signed by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Ojukwu emphasized that investing in women through resources, education, and mentorship will create a stronger, more equitable society.
Dr. Ojukwu noted that the NHRC, in line with its statutory mandate to promote, protect and enforce the rights of all persons in Nigeria, remains firmly committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and girls across the country.
He explained that the Commission maintains a dedicated department responsible for issues relating to women and children, which over the years has received and handled numerous complaints bordering on sexual and gender-based violence, discrimination and other rights violations affecting women and girls.
Through mediation, investigation and other intervention mechanisms, the Commission has successfully resolved many of these cases, securing remedies for victims while promoting accountability and reinforcing respect for the dignity and rights of women.
The Executive Secretary expressed concern about the continued incidence of early and forced marriage in some communities, noting that the practice deprives girls of their childhood, denies them access to education and exposes them to significant health and socio-economic risks.
He further highlighted the low level of women’s representation in political and decision-making spaces, stressing that inclusive governance cannot be achieved without the meaningful participation of women.
He also noted that women often bear a disproportionate burden in situations of insecurity, conflict and displacement, where they are exposed to heightened risks of exploitation, violence and loss of livelihoods.
Advancing and investing on the rights of women, according to the learned Silk, is not only a moral responsibility but also a constitutional imperative and a key driver of sustainable development. He emphasized the need for stronger implementation of laws and policies designed to protect women and girls, while ensuring that survivors of rights violations have timely access to justice and effective remedies.
Dr. Ojukwu commended Nigerian women for their resilience, courage and invaluable contributions to national development across various sectors including governance, education, business, agriculture, security and community development.
“As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we must reaffirm our collective commitment to building a society where every woman and girl can live free from violence, discrimination and fear, and where their rights and dignity are fully respected,” he said.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to continuing advocacy, monitoring and public engagement initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and strengthening the protection of the rights of women and girls in Nigeria.
International Women’s Day is commemorated globally every year on March 8 to celebrate the achievements of women and to advance the global movement for gender equality and the protection of the rights of women and girls.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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