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NHRC to FG: Stop the killing, prosecute perpetrators
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed condemned the recent killing of Nigerians in some communities across the North Central parts of the country and called on the federal government to take decisive measures to stop the carnage as well as bring perpetrators to book.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN, made the call while reacting to the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State.
Ojukwu said the senseless violence reminds us of the heinous attacks in other parts of the country, including Benue, Kaduna, Zamfara states etc, where citizens are being massacred like animals.
“We strongly condemn these senseless killings and express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims” Ojukwu said.
Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages of the Commission, in a statement sent to Nationwide Reports, quoted Ojukwu to have also demanded immediate action to protect the rights to life of everyone living in Nigeria.
“Enough is enough! The government must act now to stop these atrocities and bring perpetrators to justice. The silence is deafening, and the lack of accountability is emboldening these bloodthirsty attackers” He added.
He further called on security agencies to redouble their efforts in protecting innocent citizens by immediately deploying more security personnel to affected areas to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of citizens.
He also called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible for these heinous crimes, ensuring that justice is served swiftly and severely to serve as a deterrent to others.
The Learnered Silk said the victims must not be left behind, “there is need to provide support and protection to vulnerable populations and survivors of attacks, including adequate compensation and medical care.
“We commend the Plateau State government for steps taken so far, but more needs to be done”
The Human Rights Boss said there is a need to address underlying factors that fuel these violence, such as poverty, inequality, and hate speech, in order to prevent future occurrences.
He stressed that “The NHRC will not relent in advocating for the protection of human rights in Nigeria. We demand justice for the victims and their families” The right to life is non-negotiable, let us all protect it.
“NO MORE BLOODSHED IN THIS COUNTRY,” Ojukwu said.
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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.
Details later…..
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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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