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FULL LIST: Tinubu Releases Names Of Those Granted Presidential Clemency
By Gideon Ayeni
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the official instruments of clemency and pardon, formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant relief to selected individuals previously convicted of various offences.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the move followed consultations with the Council of State and extensive public feedback.
Tinubu, however, ordered a full review of the earlier approved list, invoking his discretionary powers under Section 175 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The President’s decision led to the removal of individuals convicted of grave crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession or dealing in firearms.
Others who had earlier been penciled in for full pardon had their sentences reduced or commuted instead.
Among those granted full pardons are some notable figures, including former lawmaker Hon. Farouk M. Lawan, the late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, and the late Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 following a coup allegation.
Also on the pardon list are Mrs. Anastasia Daniel Nwaobia, Barr. Hussaini Alhaji Umar, and Ayinla Saadu Alanamu, among others.
Below is the full list of those granted clemency by President Tinubu:
Pardoned Individuals:
- 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
Beneficiaries of 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
The Presidency explained that the decision was carefully guided by national security concerns, the need for justice balance among offenders, victims, and society, as well as the importance of maintaining public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system.
The reviewed list has been transmitted to the Nigerian Correctional Service for implementation.
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