Nigeria: 2027 - NHRC Warns Politicians Against Hate Speech, Violence, Vote-Buying

[Leadership] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned politicians and their supporters against hate speech, ethnic profiling, incitement and other conduct capable of triggering violence as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, gave the warning in his message to mark the 2026 International Day of Democracy, stressing that the credibility of the electoral process would depend largely on respect for human rights, peaceful participation and