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AKURE – In commemoration of his swearing-in ceremony as the 7th democratically elected governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has discharged and acquitted 43 inmates service different jail terms for different offences in correctional centres in the state.
This was done in exercise of his prerogative of mercy confided on him as the governor of the state.
Governor Aiyedatiwa pardoned the convicts based on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, headed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN.
This momentous decision was informed by his commitment to reformative justice and humane governance.
The Governor ordered the outright release of 8 individuals who were previously incarcerated, while additional 15 condemned inmates who were sentenced to death by hanging have had their sentences commuted to various prison terms.l, while 20 other convicts serving life imprisonment have also had their sentences adjusted to more lenient terms.
The Attorney General said: “This decision is a testament to Governor Aiyedatiwa’s belief in second chances and the potential for rehabilitation. It is His Excellency’s responsibility to ensure that our justice system reflects mercy and humanity.”
Ajulo added that the Governor’s action aligns with his ongoing efforts to address issues within the penal system and to promote the reintegration of individuals into society as productive members.
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