Tinubu's Contentious Clemency
Our attention has been drawn to the context and content of the recently approved pardons by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, extended to a mixture of convicted murderers, kidnappers, drug dealers, coup plotters, armed robbers and illegal miners totaling 175.
While we hold no hard opinions about those pardoned by the President, we are, however, concerned about a recent statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, publicly announcing the justifications for the pardons and clemency.
In a Statehouse news release titled "Details of the Presidential Pardon and Clemency", Mr. Bayo Onanuga outlined the reasons behind the pardons.
A recent statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, publicly announcing the justifications for the pardons and clemency.
Author's summary: President Tinubu's pardons spark controversy and concern.