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Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Maxymilliano(op): 6:33pm On Oct 16, 2025
The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise, noting that the process is still undergoing final administrative review.

PUNCH Online reported that President Bola Tinubu recently granted a pardon to Sir Herbert Macaulay, as well as 174 others, following approval by the Council of State.

Among the beneficiaries are notable figures such as Ken Saro-Wiwa, the environmental activist, and Major General Mamman Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 for alleged coup plotting.

The pardon list also includes Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, and other inmates whose sentences were commuted or reduced, and ex-convicts deemed eligible by the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy.

However, in a statement on Thursday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said the exercise remains at the stage of verifying and reviewing the list of beneficiaries before the issuance of formal instruments of release.

Fagbemi explained that although the Council of State had approved recommendations for clemency, the final stage requires a detailed review to ensure all names comply with legal and procedural standards.

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice wishes to clarify that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody.

“The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is issued,” the statement read.

He noted that the issuance of the instrument of implementation marks the last phase of the process, after which the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service will be authorised to act.

According to the AGF, the review phase is part of standard protocol and demonstrates the government’s commitment to transparency, due diligence, and the rule of law.

Fagbemi commended the public for its interest and scrutiny of the exercise, describing such engagement as evidence of Nigerians’ commitment to justice and good governance.

“There is no delay in the process; it is simply following the law to the letter to ensure that only those duly qualified benefit from the President’s mercy,” he said.

The minister assured that the public would be duly informed once all legal and procedural checks are completed.

“As soon as all legal and procedural checks are concluded, the public will be duly informed. The rule of law does not rush; it ensures fairness,” he added.
https://punchng.com/presidential-pardon-still-under-review-fg/?fbclid=Iwb21leANeCqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjGhvC8_OhjpicNDlUhIeI0wfixWrAtJqt7XYQRgzamMRzPQPBzoMyjQ8eRJ_aem_N5fd-veHs7m83ciGvTaLow

Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by hegelian: 6:35pm On Oct 16, 2025
another story don dey enter..
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Nobody: 6:38pm On Oct 16, 2025
Campaign after election
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Josegun(m): 6:39pm On Oct 16, 2025
They refused to do their job well from the beginning or they don't know what they are doing at all.

That pardon is a complete joke.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by OluwaBlessyn: 6:39pm On Oct 16, 2025
Was he high on something when he named themhuh

If not of the backlash from people and those who aired their dissatisfaction, he would have gone ahead and released them


Shior
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by SeeWahala:
Hehehe 🤭😂

Peter Obi don put fire 🔥 for their nyasch

Just imagine what these people are telling us

parags:
Which Obi ? All Nigerians put fire for their yansh . Which one is Obi ? Stop giving that man undeserved accolades
See this one undecided

So tomorrow if person ask you if tilumbu send you or your 'fire' . . . You go say YES? undecided
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by donmixc: 6:40pm On Oct 16, 2025
They have already secretly released them, this one na damage control. We all know that Tinubo is kinda dubious. 😒😏
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by flokii: 6:40pm On Oct 16, 2025
Mr. President should please undo (reverse) that presidential pardon.. we need to strengthen our law enforcement institutions, not weaken them through reckless pronouncements letting criminals off the hook.
This is not what we voted for please..

Encourage EFCC, NDLEA and likes by making their work count.. not making mockery of law enforcement and the entire country.

It's not too late to correct that mistake.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by itzzkhaliii(m): 6:40pm On Oct 16, 2025
Wetin happen nairaland? Bring back our former interface.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by DeepSight(m): 6:40pm On Oct 16, 2025
Damage Control

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Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by AZControversial: 6:41pm On Oct 16, 2025
angry

Liars.....

If not that people spoke up......
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by SAMTOBIJU(m): 6:41pm On Oct 16, 2025
Na una sabi. Una go dey alright for this government last last
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by LordIsaac(m): 6:41pm On Oct 16, 2025
Each of them should pray well o
....This is a critical stage in the process. grin
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by owobokiri(m): 6:42pm On Oct 16, 2025
They want to pardon Anini and Monday Osunbor too?
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Maxymilliano(op): 6:42pm On Oct 16, 2025
The government is only trying to save face , the gaffe has been made since the pronouncement
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by iwaeda: 6:42pm On Oct 16, 2025
Let's see what will be reversed, people that NEVER prepared for anything. grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by 2fine2fast(m): 6:42pm On Oct 16, 2025
At least they are listening.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Klington: 6:42pm On Oct 16, 2025
After the pardon, comes the review grin

That's how those who don't have any idea about leadership or governance behave.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by BetterScottish: 6:43pm On Oct 16, 2025
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by benuejosh: 6:43pm On Oct 16, 2025
That guy that called our beloved country a zoo will never get a pardon.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Paut(m): 6:43pm On Oct 16, 2025
Abi make them bring VAR?

This country is funny honestly
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by ObiaboAdoka(m): 6:44pm On Oct 16, 2025
Some pardoned drug Lord's may continue retain there accommodation in cell. This news no go reach them in faith o.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by zero8zero(m): 6:44pm On Oct 16, 2025
The President has the right under the constitution to pardon anybody. Not only the politicians jailed for corruption deserve pardon.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by OgaTheTop2: 6:44pm On Oct 16, 2025
There they go again. Now, shame dey catch them.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by blamingthedevil: 6:44pm On Oct 16, 2025
4+4=2031
God Bless President Bola Tinubu
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

I have done my 20k monthly stipend quota for today

God Bless my hustle grin
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by wunmi590(m): 6:44pm On Oct 16, 2025
huh

Under review? After all of them have been released from prison, are uou going to call them back, after your review?

Awon alawada
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Chijeep(m): 6:45pm On Oct 16, 2025
make e sha b Nnamdi Kanu them wan pardon ooo
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by OgaTheTop2: 6:45pm On Oct 16, 2025
zero8zero:
The President has the right under the constitution to pardon anybody. Not only the politicians jailed for corruption deserve pardon.
Yeah, to pardon convicted criminals, kidnappers, murderers and drug peddlers...
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Dididrumz(m): 6:45pm On Oct 16, 2025
Funny people, you guys think Nigerians are stupid.

The monsters you're making will hunt all of you soon.
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Fujiyama: 6:46pm On Oct 16, 2025
Maxymilliano:
https://punchng.com/presidential-pardon-still-under-review-fg/?

“The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice wishes to clarify that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody.

“The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is issued,” the statement read.
^^^
undecided

Why not complete all your reviews, legal/procedural requirements and whatnot before announcing the pardon? Doesn't that make more sense?
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Gotocourt: 6:48pm On Oct 16, 2025
Tinubu is feeling messed up💩, common sense is not common. The committee was obviously bribed 🤷🏿💯

“As soon as all legal and procedural checks are concluded, the public will be duly informed. The rule of law does not rush; it ensures fairness,”

Otunba Lamba angry
Re: Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG by Antoeni(m): 6:48pm On Oct 16, 2025
A nation sinks when Morality dies at the top.
How can a president who once faced drug charges now pardon over 70 drug criminals? This is not mercy — it is moral decay in high places.
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