Discourse on the Impact of Hate Speech on Nigeria’s Democracy

The study with the aid of documentary research method sought necessary information to investigate the interrelationship between political communication and national security in a digital age, focusing on the impact of hate speech on Nigeria’s democracy. The researchers highlighted the dangers of hate speech in the form of political commentary as amplified by new media platforms. It recommended among others, appropriate steps necessary to navigate through difficult political atmosphere created by sophisticated technology and made even worse with the use of harsh political language/tone