Chidi Odinkalu
Chidi Odinkalu is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist known for his advocacy on civil liberties and governance issues. He previously served as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, where he was vocal about promoting human rights and judicial independence. His recent comments about the Supreme Court's handling of legal matters during a state of emergency in Rivers State highlight his concerns regarding the erosion of judicial authority in Nigeria.
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Chidi Odinkalu is a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission who called for accountability over alleged human rights abuses during El-Rufai's tenure.
EFCC Detains El-Rufai Over N432bn Corruption Probe
Nigeria· 2026-02-17
Chidi Odinkalu, professor in international human rights law, has studied the violence in Plateau for nearly 25 years.
What we know about central Nigeria's surge in violence
Kenya· 2025-04-16
Chidi Odinkalu criticized the Supreme Court’s handling of legal matters during the state of emergency.
Lawyers disagree on Supreme Court’s roleNigeria· 2025-03-19
