The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has granted various forms of Prerogative of Mercy to eight convicts (of State offences) in the Nigerian Correctional Centres in the State.
“His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State in the exercise of his power (Prerogative of Mercy) under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and in consultation with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State, has granted various forms of Prerogative of Mercy as presented below to the following convicts (of State offences) in the Correctional Centres in Enugu State,” excerpts of the letter.
The statement was released by the state Governor’s media aide, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Victor Udeh addressing the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, Mr. Nicholas Obiako, reveals the Governor’s approvals; eight inmates released while one is granted pardon, all subject to one year parole.
Although the names and offenses of the recipients were not disclosed, they were said to have served substantial parts of their jail terms, and are reported to have proven reform in character, and ability to reintegrate with the society having possessed or learned some productive skills while in the Correctional Centre.
Also, they were chosen based on recommendations by the Correctional Services and the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
The Advisory Council is headed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; other members include representatives of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Carmelite Prisoners Interest Organisation (CAPIO), and the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), among other reputable justice sector institutions.
Section 212 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) provides, “The Governor may (a) Grant any person concerned with or convicted of any offence created by any law of a state a pardon, either free or subject to lawful conditions; (b) grant to any person a respite, of the execution of any punishment imposed on that person for such an offence; (c) substitute a less severe form of punishment for any person for such an offence; or (d) remit the whole or any part of a punishment for any punishment imposed on that person for such any offence or of any penalty forfeiture otherwise due to the state on account of such an offence.”
Section 212 (2), however, provides that the powers of the governor under subsection (1) shall be exercised after consultation with an advisory council of the state on the prerogative of mercy as may be established by law of the state.
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