Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has granted various
forms of prerogative of mercy to eight inmates of the Correctional Centres in
the state on parole.
This is contained in a statement released by the
Governor’s Media Aide, Mr Uche Anichukwu, on Wednesday in Enugu.
Anichukwu said the decision was communicated to the
Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, Mr.
Nicholas Obiako, in a letter dated Dec.31, 2024.
He said that the letter was signed by the Chief of
Staff to the Governor, Mr Victor Udeh.
According to him, Mbah had exercised his power of
Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria as amended.
He added that in consultation with the Advisory
Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State, granted various forms of
Prerogative of Mercy to the following convicts in the Correctional Centres in
Enugu State.
“A breakdown of the reprieves shows that Mbah approved
the release, subject to a one-year parole, of eight inmates who have spent
substantial parts of their jail terms for various offences.
“One offender was granted pardon subject also to a
one-year parole, having spent part of his five-year jail term for contempt of
court and equally purged himself of the contempt,” Anichukwu said.
He added that the decision was also subject to reports
of proven reform in character, ability to reintegrate with the society having
possessed or learnt some productive skills.
He said that it also followed the recommendation by
the Correctional Services and the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
(NAN)
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