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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has granted a state pardon to two inmates serving various sentences to mark the Independence Day celebration in the state tomorrow.
The inmates, Mr Chai Yerima and Mohammed Bapeto were pardoned at the Yola Old Medium Security Custodial Centre and Medium Security Custodial Centre, Jada.
Governor Fintiri’s decision followed the recommendation of the Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, in line with Section 212 (i) (d) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).
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By virtue of this pardon, the remainder of their sentences has been remitted whole.
Governor Fintiri who ordered their immediate discharge with immediate effect also urged the freed inmates to seize the opportunity to reform and become productive members of the society.
He further counselled them to be law-abiding, seek rehabilitation, pursue education and skills, reconnect with family and community, and show gratitude for this second chance.
In another news, Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has confirmed that the local government election which has been set for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, which stated that there is actually no legal barrier preventing the process.
The governor had also encouraged some of the political parties, candidates, and the electorate to remain enthusiastic as they prepare to elect new council-level leaders.
In a statement which had been issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara made this declaration following an inspection of the Trans-Kalabari Road project on Monday.
The governor also visited the headquarters of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, where he met with the commission’s chairman, retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli.