Ondo Governor Pardons Seven Convicts

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Nigeria — Ondo State, granted an outright pardon to seven convicts serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state. This act was to mark his 61st birthday anniversary and builds upon a previous clemency approved on January 1, 2026, for 77 convicts. The decision was based on recommendations from the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by Kayode Ajulo, and considered factors like genuine remorse, good behavior, and rehabilitation efforts. The pardons underscore Lucky Aiyedatiwa's belief in restorative justice, prison decongestion, and providing second chances.