Stella Anukam re-elected as judge of African Court of Human Rights

Stella Anukam, former Director of Special Programmes at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, has been re-elected as judge at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

The Court is a continental tribunal established by African states to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.

The African Court consists of 11 judges nominated by the AU member states and elected by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU.

Anukam was re-elected for a new six-year term on Friday during the biannual coordination meeting of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Accra, the capital of Ghana.

In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesperson, Tinubu praised Anukam for her contributions to the development of human rights laws on the continent.

“President Tinubu commends Justice Anukam for her contributions to the development of human rights jurisprudence on the continent and urges her to continue to bring her invaluable knowledge and insights to the African Court,” the statement said.

“The President declares that his administration will continue to support the candidacy of competent and qualified Nigerians for international positions, stressing the country’s strategic importance in the global community.”

Anukam, who was first elected as a judge in 2018, obtained her law degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife in 1984.

In August 1985, she was admitted to the Nigerian Bar.

The African judge is also a recognized secretary, recognized arbitrator and experienced administrator.