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VIDEO: Slain husband’s dad forgives Maryam Sanda, backs Tinubu’s pardon

Damilola Aina
14th October 2025

Father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, has publicly accepted the clemency granted to his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, by President Bola Tinubu, saying he has long forgiven her for the death of his son.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, the elderly Bello said he welcomed the presidential pardon as “the will of God,” describing the release of Sanda as an act of mercy that would allow her to care for her two children.

“I am happy that the father of the nation has released Maryam so that she can look after her children.

“We as Muslims accept whatever comes from Almighty Allah. I have forgiven her and bear no grudges against the Federal Government or her family. Vengeance cannot bring back my son, but forgiveness can bring peace,” he said.

Maryam Sanda, the daughter of a former Aso Savings Executive, was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging in January 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, a nephew of former Peoples Democratic Party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Bello Haliru Mohammed.

The killing, which occurred in November 2017 during a domestic dispute in Abuja, sparked nationwide outrage and drew attention to issues of domestic violence and justice.

Bello disclosed that his appeal for mercy dated back to 2019, even before the court handed down the death sentence.

He said he had written multiple letters to authorities, including the then Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, seeking leniency for his daughter-in-law.

Earlier on Monday, a statement signed by Dr. Bello Mohammed on behalf of some relatives criticised the pardon, describing it as “the worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through.”

But reacting, Bello dismissed the statement, saying it did not represent his views.

“That is their personal opinion. I am the father of the deceased, and I have chosen forgiveness. We may not all see things the same way, but I believe this is the right path, for peace, for the children, and for Allah’s mercy,” he said.

https://punchng.com/video-slain-husbands-dad-forgives-maryam-sanda-backs-tinubus-pardon/

Photo: L-R: The father of late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, and the father of pardoned Maryam Sanda, Alhaji Garba Sanda addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Credit: Damilola Aina

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Hmmm, the finishing specialist and his bitter Obidients will be disappointed right now. They were crying more than the bereaved.

Whether the forgiveness is good or bad depends on whether the forgiveness is genuine or financially-induced.

Two things:
1.
Why didn't the man forgive his daughter-in-law and plead for her release before the presidential pardon? Is it after the presidential pardon that the man got grandchildren from the pardoned lady? APC can do anything for damage control.

2.
There are many other women and men who are in prison because they killed their spouses. Those one should be granted the same pardon so that they can take care of their children, even if the families of the slain spouses do not publicly claim that they have forgiven the murderers.

This is actually what I expected.

I wonder why people went about talking nonsense.

I knew that there’s no way they would have granted the lady pardon without her late husband’s family being a party to it, considering the circumstances.

Some people believe they can cry more than the bereaved.

I hope this issue is finally put to rest.

That pardon make no sense, the least tinubu could do was to give her a life sentence or at least twenty years. Letting her out is a big NO....

SpaceX:
That pardon make no sense, the least tinubu could do was to give her a life sentence or at least twenty years. Letting her out is a big NO....

The foremost news report about her own pardon had already mentioned that her family pleaded for her release to allow her cater for her children, besides the fact that while imprisoned she had demonstrated character that showed she embraced her rehabilitation.

So it is not surprising that her father-in-law is buttressing the same points here. They who are the most bereaved from her crime have made the most appeal for her release.

zero8zero:
Hmmm, the finishing specialist and his bitter Obidients will be disappointed right now. They were crying more than the bereaved.

The lists were recommended by a committee, many of these wailers do not know that the committee must have done their homework before recommending it to the council of state.

Bello disclosed that his appeal for mercy dated back to 2019, even before the court handed down the death sentence.

Throwback:
The foremost news report about her own pardon had already mentioned that her family pleaded for her release to allow her cater for her children, besides the fact that while imprisoned she had demonstrated character that showed she embraced her rehabilitation.

So it is not surprising that her father-in-law is buttressing the same points here. They who are the most bereaved from her crime have made the most appeal for her release.

I can't understand the uproar coming from the opposition. As if politicians are the only ones deserving of Presidential pardon. Do common masses not deserving too?

Nawa oo

As a man take care of yourself o. Always put yourself first. Never invest on a woman. Don't ever upgrade a woman. Invest in yourself instead

Now shey una go rest? The haters hititng their heads on the wall because the president exercised his right?

He has collected money.

This I have seen.

Why would Tinubu pardon a murderer who have not spend upto 10 years in jail?

Throwback:
The foremost news report about her own pardon had already mentioned that her family pleaded for her release to allow her cater for her children, besides the fact that while imprisoned she had demonstrated character that showed she embraced her rehabilitation.

So it is not surprising that her father-in-law is buttressing the same points here. They who are the most bereaved from her crime have made the most appeal for her release.

it still did change the fact that is wrong, this is injustice stirring at us....

Tranquill:
This is actually what I expected.

I wonder why people went about talking nonsense.

I knew that there’s no way they would have granted the lady pardon without her late husband’s family being a party to it, considering the circumstances.

Some people believe they can cry more than the bereaved.

I hope this issue is finally put to rest.

Your APC cried too when GEJ did similar

immortalcrown:
Whether the forgiveness is good or bad depends on whether the forgiveness is genuine or financially-induced.

Purporting to sympathize more than the bereaved, wetin concern u?

This is one of the biggest and most profound shame to Manhood and Fatherhood.

Except this Man has an ulterior motive I can never forgive anybody that willingly takes my sons life.

FalseProphet1:
He has collected money.

This I have seen.

Have you ever lived in the North ?

U will understand that these things are possible when they sit on the mat

And talk things out....esp with their Islamic clerics on ground

Northerners don't forgive just like Hamas don't forgive

zero8zero:
Hmmm, the finishing specialist and his bitter Obidients will be disappointed right now. They were crying more than the bereaved.

Do you even have 6th se.nse?

They will be here soon to start taking Tramadol on behalf of the bereaved.

Father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, has publicly accepted the clemency granted to his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, by President Bola Tinubu, saying he has long forgiven her for the death of his son.

Oya, those of you laying curse on me, that is Heart of forgiveness, hand over everything to God!

Yet still connection played a bigger role in this. Without connection she won’t be pardoned

zero8zero:
Hmmm, the finishing specialist and his bitter Obidients will be disappointed right now. They were crying more than the bereaved.

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Politics has so much blinded you that you now see anyone on the side of truth as obedient. This obsession actually reveals that that you know the truth but ignorantly hide from it.

Not enough original content
Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters.
This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

naptu2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-wgi3qnoBY?si=aaYUBPpLJXQv1aLv



https://punchng.com/video-slain-husbands-dad-forgives-maryam-sanda-backs-tinubus-pardon/

Photo: L-R: The father of late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, and the father of pardoned Maryam Sanda, Alhaji Garba Sanda addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Credit: Damilola Aina

Lets just say the man has nothing to do.....................................



the father is helpless and powerless...........................................


TRY BY ALL MEANS TO DODGE WHO WANT TO KILL YOU...................................


I SPIT ON MARYAM SANDA LEFT BWEST

Putindbutt:
The lists were recommended by a committee, many of these wailers do not know that the committee must have done their homework before recommending it to the council of state.

I had to read it again, it was the father of the man that had even been begging for forgiveness on behalf of the woman. So why are some people crying more than the bereaved.

immortalcrown:
Whether the forgiveness is good or bad depends on whether the forgiveness is genuine or financially-induced.

The people wey the mata concern don talk say agree with the Presidential pardon, na una still carry the mata for head like Gala Box. I tirr for una

Goo0dHardDick:
Nawa oo

As a man take care of yourself o. Always put yourself first. Never invest on a woman. Don't ever upgrade a woman. Invest in yourself instead

Dem dey tell man.

Woman dey quick get mercy.

naptu2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-wgi3qnoBY?si=aaYUBPpLJXQv1aLv



https://punchng.com/video-slain-husbands-dad-forgives-maryam-sanda-backs-tinubus-pardon/

Photo: L-R: The father of late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, and the father of pardoned Maryam Sanda, Alhaji Garba Sanda addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Credit: Damilola Aina

To err is Human

To Forgive is Divine