Ondo: Governor Aiyedatiwa pardons 77 prison inmates
In a bid to celebrate the New Year, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pardoned 77 prison inmates in the state’s correctional centres.
The decision followed a recommendation by the State Advisory Council (on Prerogative of Mercy) to extend clemency to the convicts in correctional facilities, according to a statement on Thursday.
The attorney general, Kayode Ajulo, who chairs the council, explained the process behind the recommendations in a statement.
“In commemoration of the January 1st, 2026, New Year’s Day celebration, the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy recommended a total of 77 convicts for the mercy of Mr Governor. In so doing, the council considered the nature of offence, length of time served, conduct and behaviour in custody, age and health condition, rehabilitation and prospects of reintegration and reports from correctional and legal authorities.
“After due consideration, Mr Governor has graciously approved the list of beneficiaries. Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment or fixed terms for 22 condemned inmates, and reduction of life imprisonment to 25 years for 4 inmates. Reduction of life imprisonment to 20 years for 14 inmates, reduction of life imprisonment to 15 years for 15 inmates, reduction of life imprisonment to 10 years for 6 inmates, and commutation to lesser terms of imprisonment for 4 inmates,” Mr Ajulo explained.
He added, “This compassionate gesture by His Excellency exemplifies profound mercy and a forward-thinking leadership that prioritises rehabilitation over mere punishment.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa’s actions reaffirm his unwavering dedication to justice sector reforms, decongesting correctional facilities, and fostering hope for redemption among those who have erred but are willing to reform.”
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