As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has granted state pardon to six inmates serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state.
The governor said the decision was in line with his constitutional powers and based on the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
He noted that the inmates had shown genuine remorse and demonstrated good conduct over time.
“In the exercise of my prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the constitution, and in line with the advice of the advisory council, I have granted pardon to six persons who have served various jail terms and shown significant improvement in behaviour,” Gov. Fintiri stated.
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He directed the immediate release of the affected inmates and ordered relevant authorities to ensure full and prompt implementation of the directive.
The six beneficiaries of the governor’s clemency are, Wamari Godwin, Abraham Marksunil David Paul, Ibrahim Adamu, Usman Inuwa and Sani Yahaya.
The governor’s action is widely seen as a symbolic gesture of compassion and reconciliation, reflecting the spirit of unity and hope associated with Nigeria’s Independence Day.
