GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has granted amnesty to two prisoners condemned to death in exercise of his prerogative of mercy.

The governor said the prisoners, Monday Odu, who was sentenced to death for conspiracy and murder, and Calistus Ikem, convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery, were granted amnesty because they did not take the lives of their victims.

He also commuted to life imprisonment the sentence of death penalty for two others: Tijani Mustapha, convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery; and Zubem Abduramma, convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery; while Patrick Ojiefo, who was convicted for assault on a police officer while discharging his lawful duty and served 6-months jail term in 1973, was granted pardon.

Speaking after granting amnesty to Odu and Ikem, Oshiomhole said: “You have been condemned to death for murder but we have exercised the prerogative of mercy to release you from prison for the offence believing you have learnt your lesson. You can still be useful to society and useful to yourself.”

While addressing Odu, 32, and a minor when he was convicted in 1997, the governor said, “We are letting you off the hook to go and sin no more. We will find a way to find a job for you under the Edo Youth Employment Scheme. You have no reason to return to crime and that means if you do anything again you are completely on your own.”

He told Ikem, 52, and convicted in 1996, to be ready to work and cope with the rigours of life as he returned to his family in Imo State.

“You stole house hold items which could have taken your life. The government will give you N200,000 and another N100, 000 to Monday Odu to go and start all over. I hope you will be able to make something positive out of this your present condition,” Oshiomhole added.

The Comptroller of Prisons in Edo State, Mr. Ewuho Jimoh, who led the prisoners to Government House, said he was presenting the two inmates who had been granted amnesty in compliance with a letter granting them pardon to the governor.

acidtalk: Shut up!!!
Na God dey Pardon, forgive and grant mercy (all na same) to someone and not mere mortal like you.
God did not destine them to rot away in prison. That was never their destiny. If you hadn't set them free, someone, somewhere, someday would have let them out.
At times when this men want to talk like demigods it baffles me.

GudluckIBB: This is one story that has made me love Social media.I believe these guys got thier pardon from the activities of social media and bb broadcast.Not somebody sitting down and formulating "Akpors"s story for broadcast.You can save lives and help the society with social media instead of been childish

freecocoa: This acidtalk no get sense sha.

acidtalk: Shut up!!!
Na God dey Pardon, forgive and grant mercy (all na same) to someone and not mere mortal like you.
God did not destine them to rot away in prison. That was never their destiny. If you hadn't set them free, someone, somewhere, someday would have let them out.
At times when this men want to talk like demigods it baffles me.

okosodo: Oshiobaba, the best governor in the world 4 now, but if u 4uk up, i go shout am 4 naira land

while Patrick Ojiefo, who was convicted for assault on a police officer while discharging his lawful duty and served 6-months jail term in 1973, was granted pardon.

jude33084:

Does it meaan Ŧħåϯ one of τhe guys has been in jail since 1973?

Pls somebody should help ♍e out here

nikkyshyne:
The guy na dunce!

jude33084:

Does it meaan Ŧħåϯ one of τhe guys has been in jail since 1973?

Pls somebody should help ♍e out here

freecocoa: This acidtalk no get sense sha.

freecocoa: This acidtalk no get sense sha.