# Nigeria National Human Rights Commission warnings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-national-human-rights-commission-warnings > Updated: 2026-09-15T03:48:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria has issued several warnings regarding emerging threats to fundamental liberties. Initially, Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu cautioned political actors to respect free speech and avoid voter intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also emphasized the need to integrate human rights into national climate change policies to protect rights to life, health, and food security. Following these warnings, the NHRC highlighted growing concerns regarding insecurity and digital rights. The commission noted that responses to online rights violations remain fragmented, citing a lack of standard procedures for digital evidence. Additionally, the NHRC reported nearly 298,000 complaints in August 2026, specifically calling for transparent investigations into killings in Benue and Niger states and addressing the impact of political violence. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Nigeria's NHRC warns of rising insecurity and digital rights gaps Nigeria's NHRC is calling for better digital rights frameworks and warning of rising insecurity and hate speech ahead of the 2027 elections, following nearly 300,000 complaints in August 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-nhrc-warns-of-rising-insecurity-and-digital-rights-gaps ### 2026-09-14: National Human Rights Commission issues warnings on elections and climate policy Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission has warned political actors to respect rights ahead of the 2027 elections and urged the government to integrate human rights into national climate change policies. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-human-rights-commission-issues-warnings-on-elections-and-climate-policy --- Cite as: Nigeria National Human Rights Commission warnings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-national-human-rights-commission-warnings