64th Independence: Aiyedatiwa grants amnesty to 117 convicts

Oct. 2, 2024 - Punch Newspapers

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted amnesty to 117 convicts currently serving various prison terms in the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa’s gesture was a transformative decision aimed at reforming the lives of those affected.

Among the beneficiaries, 19 convicts will enjoy outright release while some others will see their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment. He said, “Governor Aiyedatiwa’s actions are in accordance with Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“The compassionate gesture underscores Governor Aiyedatiwa’s unwavering commitment to decongest correctional facilities in Ondo State and is a vital component of ongoing Justice Sector Reforms...