Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the pardon of 12 prisoners.
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Yemi Olowolabi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure on Monday.
Mr. Olowolabi said the gesture was in exercise of the power conferred on the Governor by Paragraph (d) of sub section (1) of Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.
According to him, the pardon was approved by the governor following the recommendation by the Ondo State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
“In his letter, dated 27th December, 2017, and addressed to the Comptroller of Prisons, Governor Akeredolu advised that the affected prisoners be released.
“All the prisoners have served portions of their various sentences.
“The governor advised the affected prisoners to make use of the opportunity of their release to turn a new leaf and engage in legal and positive activities that will contribute to the development of the country,” the commissioner added.
Good.
This will also help the other inmates
“if they be of good behavior, Mercy luck might shine on them.
Happy new year to the pardoned, enjoy.
I was like “why?”
then I saw that they had served their sentences.
Good one though.
This is Big New year Gift for those prisoners from Rotimi. Nice one sir. I advice them to go out to the world and Sin no more.
Pls admin when is the winner going to be announced but you promise In a few days time and maybe I might be among the lucky winners.thanks
Relax they will announce it. If you are an avid reader, this should not bother u na. Enjoy reading the news first.
Relax they will announce it. If you are an avid reader, this should not bother u na. Enjoy reading the news first.
Abi
Wow this man has good helping mind to help other people,may he live long as he continue his good work.