Presidential pardons are used all over the world and have their basis in Matthew 6:12, which states "and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us". The principle is also found in the Qur’an which says “But if you pardon and exonerate and forgive, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Qur’an, 64: 14].
Sources who have details of the goings on in Aso Rock have disclosed that President Jonathan decided to pardon Alamieyiesegha to prove to Obasanjo, Babangida and other powerful ex-Generals that he is indeed in charge of Nigeria at the moment and can do what he pleases.
The president, according to a source, wants to remain in Aso Rock at all cost in 2015 and will do everything to win the barking of the Ijaw nation. And since Alamieyeisegha is still a powerful force in the Niger Delta, pardoning him is the best way to give him (Alams) free access to Aso Rock and other "critical areas" during the 2015 Presidential campaign.
http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/03/revealed-why-jonathan-pardoned-thief.html

Kaymisola: Presidential pardons are used all over the world and have their basis in Matthew 6:12, which states "and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us". The principle is also found in the Qur’an which says “But if you pardon and exonerate and forgive, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Qur’an, 64: 14].
Sources who have details of the goings on in Aso Rock have disclosed that President Jonathan decided to pardon Alamieyiesegha to prove to Obasanjo, Babangida and other powerful ex-Generals that he is indeed in charge of Nigeria at the moment and can do what he pleases.
The president, according to a source, wants to remain in Aso Rock at all cost in 2015 and will do everything to win the barking of the Ijaw nation. And since Alamieyeisegha is still a powerful force in the Niger Delta, pardoning him is the best way to give him (Alams) free access to Aso Rock and other "critical areas" during the 2015 Presidential campaign.
http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/03/revealed-why-jonathan-pardoned-thief.html

Further to your submission, the constitution also gives him the prerogative. First to comment!

SS and SE votes are not enough,
he is or does not have nigeria at heart like the generals.
He is ABACHA in disguise.