BREAKING: Tinubu removes Maryam Sanda, others from pardon list
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially removed Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for k*lling her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, from the federal pardon list.
The announcement was made after Tinubu signed the Instrument of Clemency and Pardons, as revealed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu Orders Review of Pardon List
According to Onanuga, President Tinubu reviewed the list after consulting the Council of State and considering public opinion.
The review led to the removal of individuals convicted of serious crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, human trafficking, drug-related offences, fraud, and illegal arms possession.
Onanuga said, “Certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession of firearms/arms dealing, etc, were deleted from the list.”
The move, according to the presidency, was to uphold justice, protect public interest, and respect the feelings of victims and law enforcement agencies.
Relocation of Clemency Committee
President Tinubu also ordered that the Secretariat of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy be moved from the Ministry of Special Duties to the Ministry of Justice.
He further directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to issue new guidelines to ensure that future pardons strictly follow legal and procedural requirements.
Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to judicial reforms and the proper administration of justice across the country.
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