Governor grants clemency to 97 inmates to mark Democracy Day
Governor grants clemency to 97 inmates to mark Democracy Day
In a significant Democracy Day gesture, the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 97 inmates, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation, reconciliation, and second chances in a democratic society.
Speaking during the official clemency ceremony held at the Kaduna State Correctional Centre on Friday, the governor described the exercise as an expression of compassion and a reflection of the values that underpin democracy, including justice, equity, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity.
The governor said the move followed recommendations from the Kaduna State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy and was carried out under the constitutional powers vested in the office of the governor. According to him, the exercise involved outright release, commutation of sentences, and payment of fines for eligible convicts. “While justice must be upheld, we must never lose sight of the transformative power of redemption and the profound impact of second chances,” the governor said.
Addressing the beneficiaries, he urged them to view their freedom as both an opportunity and a responsibility, calling on them to embrace lawful conduct, demonstrate genuine repentance, and contribute positively to their communities.
