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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a significant revision of the federal pardon list, removing individuals convicted of serious crimes, including kidnapping, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. According to TheCable, the decision, announced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, follows consultations with the Council of State and public opinion, addressing widespread criticism of the initial list.

Key Points:
  • President Tinubu has revised the list of pardon beneficiaries.
  • Convicts of kidnapping, drug trafficking, and human trafficking are now excluded.
  • The decision followed consultations with the Council of State and public outcry.
  • The review cited the need to be sensitive to victims and national security.
  • Some previously pardoned individuals had their sentences commuted instead.
  • The initial list of 175 beneficiaries had sparked public controversy.
  • The updated list has been sent to the Nigerian Correctional Service for implementation.
This recalibration of presidential mercy underscores the power of public sentiment in shaping state decisions, balancing constitutional authority with societal notions of justice.

Sources: TheCable