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Nigeria at 64: Aiyedatiwa grants amnesty to 117 convicts

POSTED ON October 1, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa/ Photo credit: Premiumtimes

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted amnesty to 117 convicts serving prison terms in the state.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa’s gesture was aimed at reforming the lives of those affected.

Adeniyan said the initiative followed recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.

Among the beneficiaries, 19 convicts will enjoy outright release while some others will see their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.

He said, “Several inmates will have their sentences reduced, paving the way for renewed hope and opportunities for reintegration into society.”

He added that the governor’s decision was formally announced by Dr Olukayode Ajulo, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, who is also the Chairman of the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.

He said, “Governor Aiyedatiwa’s actions are in accordance with Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“The council’s deliberations were informed by insights from correctional authorities, legal experts, and distinguished community members, focusing on factors such as the nature of the offences, length of incarceration, age, health, and behaviour of the inmates.

“The compassionate gesture underscores Governor Aiyedatiwa’s unwavering commitment to decongest correctional facilities in Ondo State and is a vital component of ongoing Justice Sector Reforms.

“The approval for these releases not only represents a step towards mercy but also reaffirms the belief in the potential for change and redemption within every individual.”

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