There were strong indications on Thursday that some names included in President Bola Tinubu’s recent presidential pardon list may be dropped following widespread outrage.
Naija News understands that the pardon, endorsed by the Council of State and presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had drawn sharp criticism over the inclusion of high-profile convicts linked to violent crimes, drug trafficking, and corruption.
According to the Presidency, the list of 175 beneficiaries was divided into six categories: those granted pardon, posthumous pardon (including Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Nine), victims of the Ogoni Nine honoured, presidential clemency beneficiaries, inmates recommended for reduced.For More.Read Full Original