Independence: Nigerian governor pardons 13 convicts, gives reasons
He explained that Mr Mbah’s decision was predicated on reports of ill-health and/or proven reform in character, and following a recommendation by the Correctional Services to the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the state’s attorney-general.
He acknowledged that Subsection 2 of the Section provides that the powers of the governor 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.
The media aide said the approval was conveyed to the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osinachi Nnajieze.
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