Plateau: Gov Mutfwang Pardons 13 Prison Inmates
BY UKANDI ODEY, JOS – Plateau State Governor, Mr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has granted pardon to 13 prison inmates using his prerogative of mercy.
The pardon of the inmates was 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 while granting the inmates pardon said, it was in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended.
He said; “I, Barrister 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”.
The beneficiaries of the pardon included, Bitrus Gonkir, Umar Adams, Monday Pam, and Jibrin Ibrahim who received absolute pardon while Victor Pam will serve one year and eight months from approval date.
Others included, Daniel Umar 2 years 11 months, Husaini Ya’u 2 years, and Dauda Joshua, 5 years.
Additionally, Moses John will serve one year two months from approval date; while Nanfa Yusuf, Harisu Abdullahi, and Binsing Nden had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
Governor Mutfwang emphasized 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.
