President Bola Tinubu has officially signed instruments of clemency and pardon, finalizing the constitutional process to grant relief to several convicted individuals across Nigeria.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision came after wide consultations with the Council of State and a careful assessment of public sentiment.
Before endorsing the final list, President Tinubu ordered a comprehensive review of previously approved names, exercising his constitutional prerogative of mercy under Section 175 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Following the review, individuals convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal arms dealing were excluded from the list. In some cases, previously approved full pardons were adjusted to sentence reductions or commutations.
Updated List of Beneficiaries of the President’s Clemency
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
Death Sentences Commuted to Life Imprisonment:
Emmanuel Baba
Abubakar Usman
Khalifa Umar
Mohammed Umar
Granted Clemency:
Oroka Michael Chibueze
Adesanya Olufemi Paul
Daniel Bodunwa
Hamza Abubakar
Buhari Sani
Mohammed Musa
Muharazu Abubakar
Ibrahim Yusuf
Saad Ahmed Madaki
Ex-Corporal Michael Bawa
Richard Ayuba
Adam Abubakar
Emmanuel Yusuf
Chinedu Stanley
Johnny Ntheru Udor
This latest move reflects President Tinubu’s ongoing effort to balance justice with compassion, ensuring that mercy is extended without compromising national security or the rule of law.
Source: Vanguard News.