Independence: Osun Gov Grants Amnesty To 36 Inmates
Written by News Desk on October 1, 2025
In the spirit of independence, the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday granted amnesty to 36 inmates serving various prison terms in the State.
This is contained in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed.
According to the Statement, the pardon which was part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, added that the convicts, were drawn from the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, following recommendations by the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy and in line with Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
In a proclamation signed on September 24 and made public, Governor Adeleke said the gesture was in the spirit of compassion and national renewal.
The Statement says “By this act, I remit and release unto them all pains, penalties, and punishments whatsoever that may have accrued from their convictions,” the governor declared. “This amnesty is not only a gesture of freedom but also a call for true rehabilitation, reintegration, and a fresh start for these individuals.”
Most of the beneficiaries, both men and women, were serving sentences for minor offences, including stealing and conspiracy, and had already served substantial parts of their jail terms.
Those released include Kehinde Ganiyu, Isiaka Mohammed, Oluwatosin Femi, Rotimi Paul, Oyewole Sunday, Tajudeen Ridwan, Akinola Taofeek, Onibukun Adebisi, Azeez Afeez, Abdulgafar Quadri, Udoh Monday, and 26 others.
Governor Adeleke, who described the move as part of his administration’s commitment to justice tempered with mercy, urged the released inmates to use the opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to the society.
