Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa Pardons 43 Prisoners
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the extension of grace and mercy to 43 convicts.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, disclosed this on Monday in Akure, the state capital.
Adeniyan said Aiyedatiwa’s action is to commemorate his swearing-in today as the seventh governor of the state.
“As part of this initiative, the Governor has ordered the outright release of 8 individuals who were previously incarcerated.
“Additionally, 15 condemned inmates who were sentenced to death by hanging have had their sentences commuted to various prison terms, while 20 other convicts serving life imprisonment have also had their sentences adjusted to more lenient terms,” he said.
He noted that the compassionate gesture followed the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy chaired by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo.
The CPS quoted Ajulo as saying: “This decision is a testament to Governor Aiyedatiwa’s belief in second chances and the potential for rehabilitation.
“It is His Excellency’s responsibility to ensure that our justice system reflects mercy and humanity.”
Adeniyan described the governor’s action as a significant act of compassion and justice which reflects his commitment to reformative justice and humane governance.”
Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa Pardons 43 Prisoners is first published on The Whistler Newspaper