Independence Day: Gov Aiyedatiwa Orders Release of 19 Inmates

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the release of 19 inmates serving various jail terms in various prisons in the state.

The 19 inmates are part of 117 convicts currently serving prison terms and billed to benefit from the exercise of the prerogative of power.

The action of the governor followed recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, highlighting a commitment to rehabilitation and second chances within the justice system.

Among the beneficiaries, 19 convicts will enjoy outright release, while some others will have their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.

Additionally, several inmates will have their sentences reduced, paving the way for opportunities for reintegration into society and reforming the lives of those affected.

The decision of the governor was announced in a release on Monday signed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, who is also the Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.