June 13, (THEWILL) – Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has granted pardon to 13 prison inmates using his prerogative of mercy.
This was also in line with the recommendations of the Plateau State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy to mark 25 years of democracy in Nigeria.
Mutfwang said, “In exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, I, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria, after consultation with the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, do hereby exercise my power of Prerogative of Mercy”.
Among the beneficiaries, Bitrus Gonkir, Umar Adams, Monday Pam, and Jibrin Ibrahim received absolute pardons. Victor Pam will serve 1 year and 8 months from the approval date, Daniel Umar 2 years and 11 months, Husaini Ya’u 2 years, and Dauda Joshua, 5 years.
Additionally, Moses John will serve 1 year and 2 months from the approval date; while Nanfa Yusuf, Harisu Abdullahi, and Binsing Nden had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the beneficiaries have shown remorse for their crimes, based on the recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
He urged the public to focus on dialogue and reconciliation for a progressive and prosperous state, noting that democracy is the best model for addressing national challenges.
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