President Bola Tinubu has signed official instruments of clemency and pardon, completing the constitutional process of granting relief to selected individuals convicted of various offences across the country.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency explained that the move followed extensive consultations with the Council of State and consideration of public opinion.
However, President Tinubu directed a comprehensive review of the previously approved list before final endorsement, invoking his powers of prerogative of mercy under Section 175 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The review led to the exclusion of individuals convicted of serious offences such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud and illegal possession or dealing in firearms. In some cases, sentences earlier approved for full pardon were reduced or commuted instead.
Below is the updated list of beneficiaries of the President’s clemency:
Those granted full pardon:
Mrs Anastasia Daniel Nwaobia
Barr. Hussaini Alhaji Umar
Ayinla Saadu Alanamu
Hon. Farouk M. Lawan
Herbert Macaulay
Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Saturday Dobee
Nordu Eawo
Daniel Gbooko
Paul Levera
Felix Nuale
Baribor Bera
Barinem Kiobel
John Kpuine
Those whose death sentences have been commuted to life imprisonment:
