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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, in commemoration of Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary.
This was in a statement by his spokesman, Olwale Rasheed.
The governor’s gesture, following the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. was in line with the powers conferred on him under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended),
He, in a proclamation issued under his hand and the Public Seal of Osun State, dated September 24, 2025, declared:
“WHEREAS, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria has granted amnesty to the convicted persons listed and attached hereto, who are subject to the jurisdiction of Osun State;
“NOW KNOW YE THAT I, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Paragraph (a) Subsection (1) of Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and acting in accordance with the Advisory Council of State designated under Subsection (2) of the said Section, am graciously pleased to extend my mercy to the said thirty-six (36) convicts.
“By this act, I remit and release unto them all pains, penalties, and punishments whatsoever that may have accrued from their convictions, and I hereby require all to whom it may concern to take due notice thereof.
“AND FOR SO DOING, this shall be a sufficient warrant. Given under my hand and the Public Seal of Osun State, Nigeria, this 24th day of September, 2025.”
The beneficiaries include men and women convicted mostly of minor offences such as stealing and conspiracy, many of whom had served substantial portions of their sentences.
List of convicts granted Independence Day Amnesty
From Ilesa Correctional Centre:
Kehinde Ganiyu
Isiaka Mohammed
Oluwatosin Femi
Adebisi Adeniyi
Rotimi Paul
Oyewole Sunday
Ojo Adewale
Tajudeen Ridwan
Jokotola Quadri
Akinola Taofeek
Onibukun Adebisi
Azeez Afeez
Abdulgafar Quadri
Udoh Monday O.
Babawale Saheed
Olasunkanmi Wasiu
Adetoro Toheeb
Mudashiru Lawal
Ismaila Wahab
Yinka Oyeniyi
Olaniyan Taofeek
Sheu Mumini
Ololade Bashit
Musibau Abdulkareem
Jamiu Sulaeeb
Jeremiah Ayuba
Abimbola Samad
Oladeji Tosin
Mathew Samuel
From Ile-Ife Correctional Centre:
Yusuf Ola
Oyedeji Sunday
Ojo Olaoluwa
Ogunola Rafiu
Ayomide Amos
Usman Adefisan
Adedigba Abiodun
Speaking on the development, the Governor emphasized that the decision reflects the spirit of compassion, justice, and renewal which Nigeria’s Independence Day represents:
“As a government of the people, we remain committed to upholding justice while extending mercy to deserving citizens. This amnesty is not only a gesture of freedom but also a call for true rehabilitation, reintegration, and a fresh start for these individuals,” the Governor said.
