Mr. Tony Ojukwu of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was elected vice-president of the African Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ANPMN) during its Fourth Annual Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that hate speech poses a significant threat to democracy in Nigeria, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, emphasized the danger.