The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted pardon to thirty-six prison inmates serving various prison sentences in some correctional facilities in the state.
The pardon is in commemoration with the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
Adeleke, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, said the decision reflects the spirit of compassion, justice, and renewal which Nigeria’s Independence Day represents:
According to him, “As a government of the people, we remain committed to upholding justice while extending mercy to deserving citizens. This amnesty is not only a gesture of freedom but also a call for true rehabilitation, reintegration, and a fresh start for these individuals.
“The beneficiaries of this Independence Day amnesty include men and women convicted mostly of minor offences such as stealing and conspiracy, many of whom had served substantial portions of their sentences.”
List of convicts granted Independence Day Amnesty
From Ilesa Correctional Centre:
1. Kehinde Ganiyu
2. Isiaka Mohammed
3. Oluwatosin Femi
4. Adebisi Adeniyi
5. Rotimi Paul
6. Oyewole Sunday
7. Ojo Adewale
8. Tajudeen Ridwan
9. Jokotola Quadri
10. Akinola Taofeek
11. Onibukun Adebisi
12. Azeez Afeez
13. Abdulgafar Quadri
14. Udoh Monday O.
15. Babawale Saheed
16. Olasunkanmi Wasiu
17. Adetoro Toheeb
18. Mudashiru Lawal
19. Ismaila Wahab
20. Yinka Oyeniyi
21. Olaniyan Taofeek
22. Sheu Mumini
23. Ololade Bashit
24. Musibau Abdulkareem
25. Jamiu Sulaeeb
26. Jeremiah Ayuba
27. Abimbola Samad
28. Oladeji Tosin
29. Mathew Samuel
From Ile-Ife Correctional Centre:
30. Yusuf Ola
31. Oyedeji Sunday
32. Ojo Olaoluwa
33. Ogunola Rafiu
34. Ayomide Amos
35. Usman Adefisan
36. Adedigba Abiodun
