The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has officially reversed the presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda, instead commuting her death sentence for the killing of her husband to 12 years imprisonment. According to Channels Television, the decision, detailed in an official gazette, was made on "compassionate grounds" citing her children's interest and her conduct as a "model prisoner," overturning her inclusion on an initial pardon list that had drawn significant public criticism.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu has reversed Maryam Sanda's presidential pardon.
- Her death sentence has been commuted to 12 years imprisonment.
- The reversal was based on compassionate grounds and her good conduct in prison.
- Sanda has already spent six years and eight months in the Suleja custodial centre.
- The initial 175-person pardon list included figures like Major General Mamman Vatsa and Ken Saro-Wiwa.
- The Attorney-General's office confirmed the process is still under final administrative review.
- The earlier list faced criticism for including individuals convicted of serious crimes.
Sources: Channels Television
