Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, granted amnesty to 40 prison inmates serving various jail terms, as part of his 60th birthday celebration.

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Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prison inmates to celebrate 60th birthday

The state's Attorney General and justice commissioner said the pardon, highlights Aiyedatiwa’s dedication to mercy and rehabilitation.

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State in a poignant act of compassion commemorating his 60th birthday has granted prerogative of mercy to 40 prisoners in the state. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor made this known in a statement on Sunday in Akure. Adeniyan explained that the initiative emerged from recommendations put forth by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy headed by Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), …

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Ondo Gov pardons 40 prisoners, commutes death sentences to mark 60th birthday

In a touching act of compassion commemorating his 60th birthday, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has extended the hand of mercy to 40 convicts in the state. Aiyedatiwa said among the beneficiaries, 15 convicts will experience the profound relief of outright release effective from January 12, 2025. The decision of the governor was announced by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN.   Ajulo …

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Aiyedatiwa Pardons 40 Prisoners To Celebrate 60th Birthday

AKURE – In celebration of his 60th birthday, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Sunday set 40 convicts free exercising his prerogative of mercy power. He noted that the decision would afford the freed convicts opportunity for rehabilitation. The beneficiary convicts were released based on the recommendations put forth by the Advisory Council on […]

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Aiyedatiwa Turns 60, Sets 40 Prisoners Free – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

No fewer than 40 inmates serving various jail terms across the correctional centres in Ondo State have been granted pardons by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. While disclosing that 15 of the inmates will regain freedom, the governor stated that those on death row will have their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, with some of the []60th birthday: Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners

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60th birthday: Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners

ShareGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has extended the hand of mercy to 40 convicts serving various jail terms in the state as part of activities to mark his 60th birthday. The pardon of the convicts, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo SAN said was a decision that reflects a profound... The post 60th Birthday: Aiyedatiwa Pardons 40 Prisoners appeared first on New Telegraph.

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60th Birthday: Aiyedatiwa Pardons 40 Prisoners

The Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted 40 prisoners prerogative of mercy in commemoration of his 60th birthday anniversary. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. Adeniyan said Governor Aiyedatiwa’s actions were in accordance with Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). He said the decision of the governor t…

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Aiyedatiwa Pardons 40 Prisoners To Commemorate 60th Birthday

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, granted pardon to 40 prison inmates serving different jailed terms in the custodial centres of the state to mark his 60th birthday. Governor Aiyedatiwa granted the pardon after the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, recommended the gesture. 
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Gov Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 inmates to mark 60th birthday - Daily Trust

In a significant move towards justice reform, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted pardons to 40 prison inmates. This initiative showcases the administration’s commitment to rehabilitating convicts and reintegrating them into society. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), emphasized that this act reflects the governor’s dedication to mercy and rehabilitation. The pardons include the imm…

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Aiyedatiwa Grants Clemency to 40 Inmates in Honor of 60th Birthday

In a poignant act of compassion commemorating his 60th birthday, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended the hand of mercy to 40 convicts, a decision that reflects a profound commitment to rehabilitation and the transformative power of second chances. This noble initiative emerged from recommendations put forth by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, underscoring the governor’s dedication to fostering a jus…

Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners on 60th birthday

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