biafran soul: I've noticed the hypocritical attitude of various emergency commentators on this forum concerning the state pardon granted the governor general of the Izon nation; D. Alamieyeseigha. I'm just wondering what the noise is all about as this same gesture was also extended to Awolowo (a well reknowned traitor) with no one then raising an eyebrow. It should be on record that the president committed no constitutional breach by exercising his discretionary powers which is guaranteed by the 1999 constitution and therefore, owes no one no apology. Afterall, what is good for the goose should also be good for the gander.

biafran soul: I've noticed the hypocritical attitude of various emergency commentators on this forum concerning the state pardon granted the governor general of the Izon nation; D. Alamieyeseigha. I'm just wondering what the noise is all about as this same gesture was also extended to Awolowo (a well reknowned traitor) with no one then raising an eyebrow. It should be on record that the president committed no constitutional breach by exercising his discretionary powers which is guaranteed by the 1999 constitution and therefore, owes no one no apology. Afterall, what is good for the goose should also be good for the gander.

Paul John: Awolowo pardoned by who? Biafrans I guess?
He has no reason to be pardoned because he owed no one.
I think the Nigerian turned Ivorian is the one that should be forgiven for leading over 2million people to an untimely death

biafran soul:

the onus of the matter remains that Awolowo who committed treasonable felony against the Nigerian state was released by Ojukwu, given a state pardon ( just like Alamieyeseigha) by Gowon and no one raised an eyebrow. you guys should just stop whining like little babies cos as Awolowo got a second chance, the governor general of the Izon nation equally deserves a second chance

biafran soul:

the onus of the matter remains that Awolowo who committed treasonable felony against the Nigerian state was released by Ojukwu, given a state pardon ( just like Alamieyeseigha) by Gowon and no one raised an eyebrow. you guys should just stop whining like little babies cos as Awolowo got a second chance, the governor general of the Izon nation equally deserves a second chance

Aigbofa:

On the surface you are right but the Nigerian people are not as gullible as you think. Yes, Awo was pardoned (for a crime he didn't commit in the first place) He went on to become the finance minister and built political parties. Ojukwu was also pardoned and he couldn't win a measly senatorial seat in his own neighbourhood.
History also awaits Alameiseigha and the band of criminals who pardoned him in total disregard for the sensibilities of the Nigerian people.

biafran soul:
excuse me!!! Awolowo was a confirmed convict till he was pardoned and he further went on to commit much more atrocious acts. history never judged him and that's why he went on to commit suicide.

dayokanu: I hope say people dey see who start the tribal thread o

When we now respond in kind they would begin to moan and run to Moderators

Chiddysville:
pls, what's tribal about the posts. I only stated the obvious facts. Was Awolowo not a convict?
2) Was he not granted a state pardon just like Alamieyeseigha?
3) Did other Nigerians whine when Awolowo was granted a state pardon? No
4) Then, why are some people from a particular part whining about the presidential pardon granted the governor general of the Izon nation?
5) pls tell me; is what is good for Obi not good for Okafor?

Chiddysville:
pls, what's tribal about the posts. he only stated the obvious facts. Was Awolowo not a convict?
2) Was he not granted a state pardon just like Alamieyeseigha?
3) Did other Nigerians whine when Awolowo was granted a state pardon? No
4) Then, why are some people from a particular part whining about the presidential pardon granted the governor general of the Izon nation?
5) pls tell me; is what is good for Obi not good for Okafor?

Dede1: Pardon is a pardon is a pardon. Any person who thinks the pardon is out of place is either a moronic self appointed moralist or tribal bigot. Anyway, Nigeria is epitome of tribalism.

Olanlere11: The reported pardon granted to some Nigerians appear to be generating mixed reactions. While some are condemning the move, others are hailing the Council of state. The anti pardon proponents argue that Alami who incidentally was a beneficiary should not have been granted pardon, against the backdrop of the ongoing fight against corruption. They also query the process solely becos he is from Bayelsa state and a former boss of Gej. Nigerians! why politicise such political exercise? Is he not qualified to be pardoned? Most people have not even taken time to study how this thing works. They've not asked to know those that constitute the council of state. Well for the benefit of doubt, let's say A pardon is defined in criminal law as an official act of forgiving a crime. A pardon may be granted under the executive powers of a governor or the President. By granting a convicted person a pardon, the conviction is eradicated from the records, the person is freed from further punishments and penalties, and may not be retried for the same offense.
A pardon may be granted to persons for such reasons as advanced age, acts proving rehabilitation, unfairness of trial proceedings, doubts about guilt of the convicted person, or terminal illness. It is usually based upon a notion of undeserved punishment. A pardon does not indicate that the person pardoned is not guilty, but that they are forgiven and no longer deserving of punishment.
Now, who are those responsible for granting pardon? The Nigerian constitutions says the council of state. Who are the council of state members? We have, present and former heads of state, vice president, attorney general, Chief Justice of the federation and all governors.
Before a person is considered for pardon, he is expected to apply formerly to the council of state, and the council will deliberate on the issue. Most times, his actions, behaviors and contributions to national growth, peace, law and order are cardinal prerequisite for pardon. If these conditions are met, then the council will unanimously okay the pardon for such individual.
Did Alami meet these conditions? THE ANSWER IS YES. HE APPLIED, HE HAS BEEN MONITORED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, HE HAS SHOWN REMORSE, HE IS CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS IN THE NIGER DELTA. HE PARTICIPATED IMMENSELY IN THE EFFORT TO RESETTLE FLOOD VICTIMS, HE IS CURRENTLY PREACHING AGAINST MILITANCY, OIL THEFT AND PIRACY IN THE REGION. HABA WHY SHOULD HE NOT BE CONSIDERED.
LASTLY, NIGERIANS CAN'T FAULT THE PROCESS THAT LED TO HIS PARDON, THIS IS BECOS PERSONALITIES LIKE GOWON, ATIKU, IBB, BUHARI, OSHIOMOLE, FASHOLA, BABANGIDA ALIYU, OBASANJO, SHAGARI, CJN, AREGBESOLA, EKWUEME AND OTHERS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED IT. LET'S KNOW THIS, GEJ DIDN'T GRANT THEM PARDON, THE COUNCIL DID.

dayokanu:

Excellent I love this reasoning

The same reason why Awolowo was pardoned was the same Ojuku was pardoned

Imagine the crimes the pedophilicc ikeeba wurururu committed,

waged war against a country, killed millions, fled like a coward in the middle of the night, molested an underaged girl who happened to be his godDAUGHTER and daughter of his best friend

If Ojuku can get pardon in Nigeria then Awolowo should be made god

Dede1: Pardon is a pardon is a pardon. Any person who thinks the pardon is out of place is either a moronic self appointed moralist or tribal bigot. Anyway, Nigeria is epitome of tribalism.

I-B.:


This is the bomb

Bobandgreat: [color=#006600][/color]

What makes it the Bomb, ehh IB.? If everybody starts bringing out artrocities commited in the war by our so called leaders, u may not b able to answer Yoruba again unless u denounce Awo. He is a hard sale. He has lived his life and died, likewise Ojukwu, lets live ours positively.

eggheaders: @ Op.you are a barrier to all homo sapiens with this your shyte line of reasoning.God when did this a55 l[color=#006600][/color]ickers turn to animals like this.nothing we no go hear from this brainless andriods.later now Ganiy and Mandela will also be compared with alams.one thing is obvious the Op and his comrade clowns in stupidity.urgently needs a brain transplant cause the current one in their skull can only be equated with that of an housefly.