Bola Tinubu Excludes Kidnappers and Drug Offenders from Presidential Pardon Process
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed an instrument of clemency excluding convicts of serious crimes like kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal firearm offenses from the presidential pardon process. The decision, made after consultations and public opinion considerations, aims to respect victims' feelings and boost law enforcement morale.
The Justice Ministry will now oversee the mercy process to ensure deserving individuals benefit. This move signifies a significant administrative change to enhance transparency and legal rigor in granting pardons.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from The Will. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on The Will
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Nigerian Opposition Leaders Criticize Tinubu Over Presidential Pardons
Tinubu Pressured to Drop Names from Controversial Pardon List Amid Outrage
President Tinubu's Controversial Clemency Sparks Debate in Nigeria
President Tinubu Pardons Drug Dealers and Homicide Convicts in Nigeria
President Tinubu's Controversial Pardon of 175 Individuals Sparks Debate in Nigeria
Presidency Releases New List of Clemency Recipients by Tinubu
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
