President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed instruments of clemency and pardon for selected individuals convicted of various offences — but notably excluded kidnappers, drug offenders, human traffickers, and fraudsters — in a sweeping reform of Nigeria’s system of presidential mercy. A statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President acted after extensive consultations with the Council of State and in response to public concern over the integrity of the pardon process. The approved list of beneficiaries, according to the statement, has…
Read MoreTINUBU REVIEWS CLEMENCY LIST: REMOVES KIDNAPPERS, DRUG LORDS; COMMUTES MARYAM SANDA’S DEATH SENTENCE TO 12 YRS JAIL TERM
