Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has granted various forms of prerogative of mercy to eight inmates of the Correctional Centres in the state on parole.
This is contained in a statement released by the Governor’s Media Aide, Mr Uche Anichukwu, on Wednesday in Enugu.
Anichukwu said the decision was communicated to the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, Mr. Nicholas Obiako, in a letter dated Dec. 31, 2024.
He said that the letter was signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Victor Udeh.
According to him, Mbah had exercised his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
He added that in consultation with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State, granted various forms of Prerogative of Mercy to the following convicts in the Correctional Centres in Enugu State.
“A breakdown of the reprieves shows that Mbah approved the release, subject to a one-year parole, of eight inmates who have spent substantial parts of their jail terms for various offences.
“One offender was granted pardon subject also to a one-year parole, having spent part of his five-year jail term for contempt of court and equally purged himself of the contempt,” Anichukwu said.
He added that the decision was also subject to reports of proven reform in character, ability to reintegrate with the society having possessed or learnt some productive skills.
He said that it also followed the recommendation by the Correctional Services and the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
