Aiyedatiwa Grants Amnesty To 43 Inmates In Commemoration Of Swearing-in

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted clemency to 43 inmates as part of activities marking his official swearing-in as the state’s seventh elected governor.

A statement from his spokesperson, Ebenezer Adeniyan, revealed that the decision was based on recommendations from the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo.

“As part of this initiative, the governor has ordered the outright release of eight individuals who were previously incarcerated.

“Additionally, 15 condemned inmates who were sentenced to death by hanging have had their sentences commuted to various prison terms, while 20 other convicts serving life imprisonment have also had their sentences adjusted to more lenient terms.

“This momentous decision was made to commemorate Governor Aiyedatiwa’s swearing-in today, reflecting his commitment to reformative justice and humane governance,” the statement reads.

According to the statement, this move underscores Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to a fair and humane justice system, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration of former inmates into society.