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FG Compiles Names Of Prison Inmates To Grant Nationwide Presidential Pardon
- Federal government set to grant presidential pardon for prison inmates.
- Sylvester Nwakuche instructs state correctional centres to compile a list of eligible inmates.
- Memo containing the federal directives.
The federal government has requested the compilation of qualified names of Nigerian prison inmates to be granted nationwide presidential pardon.
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The list will be compiled considering factors put in place as a determinant for eligibility, which includes old age beginning from 60 years, ill health, length of stay in prison, and awaiting trial persons.
Ekohotblog gathered that the Nigerian Correctional Service, actively led by Sylvester Nwakuche, has written to all state correctional centers and the federal government command requesting the list of qualified inmates.
According to Sahara reporters, the information is contained in a memo dated January 17, 2025, with reference number NCoS 848/C. I/VOL. 1/288.
The memo titled, ‘Re: Request For List Of Prisoners/Inmates Eligible For Presidential Pardon/Clemency Nation-Wide,’ states that old age, ill health, and length of stay in prison are some of the factors that will determine eligibility for the clemency.
It reads, “I am directed to write and request you to, as a matter of urgency, furnish the office the Controller-General of Corrections with a list of all qualified prisoners/inmates in your command for presidential pardon/clemency.
“For avoidance of doubt, inmates other than Nigerian prisoner-citizens deported to the country must have been convicted or awaiting trial for federal offences only.
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“Note that in determining eligibility, regard shall be had to the following criteria: Old age—(60 years and above); ill health, likely to terminate in death; young persons, 16 years and below; long term convicts who have served 10 years and above with good record; long-awaiting trial persons in custody for 10 years and above; convicts serving 3 years and above and have less than 6 months to serve; awaiting trial persons (ATPs) who have been in custody for 3 years and above for minor offences and ATPs who must have stayed longer than sentence that would have been imposed.”
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