Abia state sets 8 convicts free in Christmas spirit print
Published on December 25, 2012 by · 3 Comments

Governor Theodore Orji of Nigeria’s eastern state of Abia has pardoned

Gov Theordor Orji, Abia State governor: pardons criminals in Xmas spirit
eight prisoners in commemoration of the Christmas celebration.

Orji’s gesture was announced in a statement issued in Umuahia by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ugochukwu Emezue.

The beneficiaries included Ngozi Simon, Ngozi Esina, Okwuonu Eme, Lawrence Egbu and Sunday Amala who were serving various jail terms for murder.

The rest were Chidiebere Jacob and Pius Anizo who were convicted of manslaughter, and Chibuzo Azuonwe who was convicted of robbery.

In a Christmas message also made available to newsmen, Orji urged Christians in the state to ‘’continue to exhibit those virtues Jesus Christ symbolises’’.

He charged them ‘’to use this period to pray for the peace and unity of Nigeria’’ in view of the current security challenges in the country.

The statement quoted the governor as saying that ‘’prayers can change situations for good.

‘’The governor said he is optimistic that the country will soon become the envy of other nations.’’

The statement assured the people of adequate security of lives and property during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Hope their freedom will mean good for the rest of us.

How about Theodore Orji replacing them with himself in the spirit Christmas? Surely, Abians will massively celebrate such epochal event more them any other gift!

The day i hear of 'solid' good news from this state, like the launching of world-class projects (either by state, private or PPP initiative), instead of the tiresome policy pronouncements and will-do-will-do talk we hear all the time......that's the day i'll go and give thankgiving in church!