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Breaking: NHRC, military, police, NDLEA, others begin conference on proportional force and respect for human dignity
A conference on “Proportional Force and Respect for Human Dignity: A Dialogue in Governance,’ has commenced at Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Mabuchi Abuja.
The event is being attended by many respected dignitaries including representatives of the Governors of Kaduna and Katsina States, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Chairman of NDLEA, Buba Marwa, Department of State Security, Inspector General of Police, representatives of Nigerian Air Force and Navy, among others with the Chairman of Nigeria Law Reform Commission, Prof. Dakas CJ Dakas as Keynote Speaker.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, said while security agencies are statutorily empowered to carry out their duties towards maintaining security of lives and property of citizens, the question of how force is applied by security agencies, is not only a matter of operational necessity but also of its constitutionality and corresponding responsibility for human rights.
He said the constitution of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) guarantees the right to life as well as the dignity of the human person.
Ojukwu said through dialogue, solutions can be co-created through transparency, accounts in ility, and collaboration, therefore urged participants to freely express their minds, hoping solutions can be found on how to build a security system that is both effective and respect the rights of citizens and their human dignity.
He thanked all partners of the Commission and the media for their support that resulted to
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kekere Ekun, represented by Justice Babatunde Adejimo, Administrator of Nigerian Judicial Institute, said protecting the rights of citizens is key to the growth of the society.
To create a balance, he said the security agencies must ensure balance between carrying out their duties and preservation of the dignity of human rights.
According to him, there must be use of force to deal with known criminals but the degree of force must be reasonable, adding that what is reasonable and balance of force is a serious matter to consider.
He therefore urged NHRC to remain steadfast in its commendable activities and acknowledged the courage and dedication of those who have upheld the fight against injustice and violations of rights of citizens.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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