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Full List: Beneficiaries of Presidential Clemency and Pardons Granted by President Tinubu

By Imizuokena Grace
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In an exercise of the constitutional prerogative of mercy, the Presidency has approved a series of pardons, posthumous pardons, commutations, and sentence reductions for selected convicts and historical figures.

 

News Week Nigeria reports that the actions span full pardons, posthumous pardons (including the Ogoni Nine), presidential clemency for serving inmates, and commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. The list, as released, is organized below for clarity and public record.

What Was Granted?

  • Pardon: A full legal forgiveness of the offence(s), removing the legal consequences of conviction.
  • Posthumous Pardon: A pardon granted after death, restoring reputation and addressing historical injustices.
  • Presidential Clemency: Mercy measures for serving inmates, including early release or reduced terms based on factors such as remorse, good conduct, age, ill-health, or vocational training.
  • Commutation: A reduction of a lawfully imposed sentence (e.g., death to life imprisonment, or significant term reductions).

PARDONED

  1. Nweke Francis Chibueze (44) – Life sentence at Kirikiri (cocaine).
  2. Dr. Nwogu Peters (67) – 17-year term for fraud (sentenced 2013).
  3. Mrs. Anastasia Daniel Nwaoba (63) – Served sentence for fraud.
  4. Barr. Hussaini Alhaji Umar (58) – Fined ₦150m in an ICPC case (sentenced 2023).
  5. Ayinla Saadu Alanamu (63) – 7-year sentence for bribery (2019), term served.
  6. Hon. Farouk M. Lawan (62) – 5-year sentence (2021) for corrupt practices, term served.

POSTHUMOUS PARDON (Historical)

  1. Sir Herbert Macaulay – Banned from public office and sentenced in 1913 under colonial administration for misappropriation of funds.
  2. Maj.-Gen. Mamman Jiya Vatsa (46) – Sentenced in 1986 for treason linked to an alleged coup plot.

POSTHUMOUS PARDONS: THE OGONI NINE

  1. Ken Saro-Wiwa – Murder conviction.
  2. Saturday Dobee – Murder conviction.
  3. Nordu Eawa – Murder conviction.
  4. Daniel Gbooko – Murder conviction.
  5. Paul Levera – Murder conviction.
  6. Felix Nuate – Murder conviction.
  7. Baribor Bera – Murder conviction.
  8. Barinem Kiobel – Murder conviction.
  9. John Kpuine – Murder conviction.

Victims Honoured (Ogoniland)

  • Chief Albert Badey
  • Chief Edward Kobaru
  • Chief Samuel Orage
  • Chief Theophilus Orage

PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY (Serving Inmates)

Note: According to the record provided, most beneficiaries showed remorse, good conduct, or acquired vocational skills while in custody.

  1. Aluagwu Lawrence (47) – Indian hemp (selling), sentenced 2015.
  2. Ben Friday (60) – 3 years or ₦1.3m fine (marijuana), 2023.
  3. Oroke Michael Chibueze (21) – 5 years (cannabis sativa), 2023.
  4. Kelvin Christopher Smith (42) – 4 years (importing cocaine), 2023.
  5. Azubuike Jeremiah Emeka (31) – 5 years or ₦3m fine (importing cocaine), 2021.
  6. Akinrinnade Akinwande Adebiyi (47) – 3 years (dealing in tramadol), 2023.
  7. Ahmed Adeyemo (38) – 15 years (cannabis); served 9 years 5 months (Kirikiri).
  8. Adeniyi Jimoh (31) – 15 years (drugs), 2015; served 9 years (Kirikiri).
  9. Seun Omirinde (39) – 15 years (drugs), 2015; served 9 years (Kirikiri).
  10. Adesanya Olufemi Paul (61) – 14 years (theft); served 8 years.
  11. Ife Yusuf (37) – Human trafficking (2019); served 6 years (Kirikiri).
  12. Daniel Bodunwa (43) – 10 years (2018) for fraudulent land-receipt forgery; served 6 years.
  13. Fidelis Michael (40) – 5 years (cannabis sativa).
  14. Suru Akande (52) – 5 years (cannabis sativa).
  15. Safiyanu Umar (56) – 5 years without fine option (5kg cannabis sativa), 2023.
  16. Dahiru Abdullahi (46) – 21 years (2016) for possession of 3 pistols; served 10 years.
  17. Hamza Abubakar (37) – 5 years (Indian hemp selling), 2022.
  18. Rabiu Alhassan Dawaki (52) – 7 years (criminal breach of trust), 2020.
  19. Mujibu Muhammad (30) – 5 years (cannabis; no fine option), 2022.
  20. Emmanuel Eze (49) – 5 years (heroin), 2022.
  21. Bala Azika Yahaya (70) – 15 years (cannabis), 2017.
  22. Lina Kusum Wilson (34) – Death sentence (2017) for culpable homicide; served 8 years.
  23. Buhari Sani (33) – 5 years (558g cannabis), 2022.
  24. Mohammed Musa (27) – 5 years (16g cannabis), 2022.
  25. Muharazu Abubakar (37) – 5 years (Indian hemp selling), 2022; served 3 years (Katsina).
  26. Ibrahim Yusuf (34) – 5 years (5.7g Indian hemp), 2022.
  27. Saad Ahmed Madaki (72) – 419 offence (2020); served 4 years (Kaduna).
  28. Ex-Corporal Michael Bawa (72) – Life (murder), 2005; served 20 years (Kaduna).
  29. Richard Ayuba (38) – 5 years (Indian hemp), 2022.
  30. Adam Abubakar (30) – 5 years (2kg tramadol), 2022.
  31. Emmanuel Yusuf (34) – 4 years (2kg tramadol), 2022.
  32. Edwin Nnazor (60) – 15 years (cannabis), 2018; served 6 years 9 months (Zamfara).
  33. Chinedu Stanley (34) – 3 years (fake lubricant oil), 2023.
  34. Joseph Nwanoka (42) – 5 years (drugs), 2022.
  35. Johnny Ntheru (63) – Life (robbery), 1989; served 36 years (Umuahia).
  36. John Omotiye (28) – 6 years (pipeline vandalism).
  37. Nsikat Edet Harry (37) – 5 years (illegal possession of Indian hemp, cocaine, heroin), 2023.
  38. Jonathan Asuquo (28) – 5 years (Indian hemp & other drugs), 2022.
  39. Prince Samuel Peters (54) – 7 years (obtaining by false pretence), 2020; served 4 years 3 months (Ikot Ekpene).
  40. Babangida Saliu (35) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  41. Adamu Sanni (39) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  42. Abdulkarem Salisu (30) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  43. Abdulaziz Lawal (18) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  44. Abdulrahman Babangida (20) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  45. Maharazu Alidu (22) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  46. Zaharadeen Baliue (38) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  47. Babangida Usman (30) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  48. Zayyanu Abdullahi (28) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  49. Bashir Garuba (20) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  50. Imam Suleman (25) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  51. Abbeh Amisu (28) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  52. Lawani Lurwanu (20) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  53. Yusuf Alhassan (33) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  54. Abdulahi Isah (25) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  55. Zayanu Bello (35) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  56. Habeeb Suleman (22) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  57. Jubrin Sahabi (23) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  58. Shefiu Umar (28) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  59. Seidu Abubakar (29) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  60. Haruna Abubakar (24) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  61. Rabiu Seidu (26) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  62. Macha Kuru (25) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  63. Zahradeen Aminu (25) – 3 years (unlawful mining).
  64. Nazipi Musa (25) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  65. Abdullahi Musa (30) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  66. Habibu Safiu (20) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  67. Husseni Sani (21) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  68. Musa Lawali (25) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  69. Suleiman Lawal (23) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  70. Yusuf Iliyasu (21) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  71. Sebiyu Aliyu (20) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  72. Halliru Sani (18) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  73. Shittu Aliyu (30) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  74. Sanusi Aminu (27) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  75. Isiaka Adamu (40) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  76. Mamman Ibrahim (50) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  77. Shuaibu Abdullahi (35) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  78. Sanusi Adamu (28) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  79. Sadi Musa (20) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.
  80. Haruna Isah (35) – 3 years (unlawful mining), 2024.

Note: Senator Ikra Aliyu Bilbis signed an undertaking to be responsible for the rehabilitation and empowerment of all convicted illegal miners granted presidential clemency.

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  1. Abiodun Elemero (43) – Life (cocaine hawking), 2014; served 10+ years (Kirikiri).
  2. Maryam Sanda (37) – Death (2020) for culpable homicide; served 6 years 8 months (Suleja). Family pleaded on the basis of children’s best interest, good conduct, and remorse.

LIST OF INMATES RECOMMENDED FOR REDUCED TERMS

Grounds cited include remorse, good conduct, advanced age, ill-health, and vocational skills acquisition.

  1. Yusuf Owolabi (36) – Life (2015, manslaughter), Kirikiri; reduced to 12 years.
  2. Ifeanyi Eze (33) – Life (2021, manslaughter), Kirikiri; reduced to 12 years.
  3. Malam Ibrahim Sulaiman (59) – Life (2022, armed robbery & illegal firearms); reduced to 10 years.
  4. Shettima Maaji Arfo (54) – 7 years (2021, corrupt practices); reduced to 4 years.
  5. Ajasper Benzeger (69) – 20 years (2015, culpable homicide); reduced to 12 years.
  6. Ifenna Kennechukwu (42) – 20 years (2015, cocaine import), near 10 served; reduced to 12 years.
  7. Mgbeike Matthew (45) – 20 years (2013, 3.10kg import); reduced to 12 years.
  8. Patrick Mensah (40) – 17 years (2015, drugs); reduced to 11 years.
  9. Obi Edwin Chukwu (43) – 15 years (2017, drugs); reduced to 10 years.
  10. Tunde Balogun (32) – 15 years (2015, drugs); reduced to 10 years.
  11. Lima Pereira Erick Diego (27) – 15 years or ₦20m fine (2017, drugs); reduced to 10 years.
  12. Uchegbu Emeka Michael (37) – 15 years or ₦20m (2017, drugs); reduced to 10 years.
  13. Salawu Adebayo Samsudeen (46) – 15 years (2016, drugs); reduced to 10 years.
  14. Napolo Osariemen (61) – 15 years (2022, 2kg Indian hemp); reduced to 7 years.
  15. Patricia Echoe Igninovia (61) – 7 years (2023, trafficking in persons); reduced to 5 years.
  16. Odeyemi Omolaram (65) – 25 years (2017, drug); reduced to 12 years.
  17. Vera Daniel Ifork (29) – 10 years (2020, trafficking in persons); reduced to 8 years.
  18. Gabriel Juliet Chidimma (32) – 6 years (2022, cocaine); reduced to 4 years.
  19. Dias Santos Marcia Christiana (44) – 15 years (2017, cocaine import); reduced to 10 years.
  20. Alh. Ibrahim Hameed (71) – 7 years (2023, obtaining property by false pretence); reduced to 5 years.
  21. Alh. Nasiru Ogara Adinoyi (65) – 14 years (2023, obtaining by false pretence); reduced to 7 years.
  22. Chief Emeka Agbodike (69) – 7 years (2023, obtaining by false pretence); reduced to 3 years.
  23. Isaac Justina (40) – 10 years (2022, cannabis sativa), 3 years served (Abeokuta); reduced to 4 years.
  24. Aishat Kehinde (38) – 5 years (2022, unlawful cannabis possession, Abeokuta); reduced to 4 years.
  25. Helen Solomon (68) – 5 years (2024, cannabis sativa); reduced to 3 years.
  26. Okoye Tochukwu (43) – 6 years (2024, cannabis sativa); reduced to 3 years.
  27. Ugwueze Paul (38) – 6 years (2024, cannabis sativa); reduced to 3 years.
  28. Mutsapha Ahmed (46) – 7 years (2022, criminal breach of trust); reduced to 5 years.
  29. Abubakar Mamman (38) – 10 years (2020, possession of firearms, Kebbi); reduced to 7 years.
  30. Muhammed Bello Musa (35) – 10 years (2020, illegal firearms, Kebbi); reduced to 7 years.
  31. Nnamdi Anene (67) – Life (2010, illegal dealing of arms, Katsina); reduced to 20 years.
  32. Alh. Abubakar Tanko (61) – 30 years (2018, culpable homicide, Gusau); reduced to 20 years.
  33. Chisom Francis Wisdom (30) – 20 years (2018, kidnapping, Umuahia); reduced to 12 years.
  34. Innocent Brown Idiong (60) – 10 years (2020, 700g Indian hemp, Ikot Abasi); reduced to 6 years.
  35. Iniobong Imaeyen Ntukidem (46) – 7 years (2021, Uyo); reduced to 5 years.
  36. Ada Audu (72) – 7 years (2022, Kuje); reduced to 4 years (old age).
  37. Bukar Adamu (40) – 20 years (2019, advance fee fraud); reduced to 9 years.
  38. Kelvin Oniarah Ezigbe (44) – 20 years (kidnapping; effective 2013; sentenced Oct 2023); reduced to 13 years (remorse, NOUN study).
  39. Frank Azuekor (42) – 20 years (2023, kidnapping; 12 years served since 2013, Kuje); reduced to 13 years.
  40. Chukwukelu Sunday Calisthus (47) – Life (2014, drugs, Kuje); reduced to 13 years.
  41. Professor Magaji Garba (67) – 7 years (2021, obtaining by false pretence; 3 years served, Kuje); reduced to 4 years (conduct/age).
  42. Markus Yusuf (41) – 13 years (2023, culpable homicide); reduced to 5 years (ill-health).
  43. Samson Ajayi (31) – 15 years (2022, drugs; 5 years served, Suleja); reduced to 7 years.
  44. Iyabo Binyoyo (49) – 10 years (2017, drugs); reduced to 9 years (Suleja).
  45. Oladele Felix (49) – 5 years without fine (2022, conspiracy/exploitation, Suleja); reduced to 4 years.
  46. Rakiya Beida (33) – 7 years without fine (2021, theft/cheating, Suleja); reduced to 3 years.
  47. Nriagu Augustine Ifeanyi (44) – 10 years (2018, exporting cocaine, Ikoyi); reduced to 8 years.
  48. Chukwudi Destiny (36) – 6 years (2022, heroin import, Ikoyi); reduced to 4 years.
  49. Felix Rotimi Esemokhai (47) – 5 years (2022, heroin); reduced to 4 years.
  50. Major S.A. Akubo (62) – Life (2009, removal of 7,000 weapons, Katsina); commuted to 20 years.
  51. John Ibiam (39) – 15 years (2016, manslaughter; 9 years 1 month served, Afikpo); reduced to 10 years.
  52. Omoka Aja (40) – 15 years (2016, manslaughter; 9 years 1 month served, Afikpo); reduced to 10 years.
  53. Chief Jonathan Alatoru (66) – 7 years (2021, conspiracy to cheat, Port Harcourt); reduced to 5 years.
  54. Umanah Ekaette Umanah (70) – 10 years (2022, forgery, Port Harcourt); reduced to 5 years (age/remorse).
  55. Utom Obong Thomson Udoaka (60) – 7 years (2020, obtaining by false pretence, Ikot Ekpene; 4 years 2 months served); reduced to 5 years (age/conduct).
  56. Jude Saka Ebaragha (44) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel, Ikoyi); reduced to 6 years, fine waived.
  57. Frank Insort Abaka (46) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel, Ikoyi); reduced to 6 years, fine waived.
  58. Shina Alolo (42) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); reduced to 6 years, fine waived.
  59. Joshua Iwiki (50) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel, Ikoyi); reduced to 6 years, fine waived.
  60. David Akinseye (44) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); reduced to 6 years, fine waived.
  61. Ahmed Toyin (46) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); commuted, fine waived.
  62. Shobajo Saheed (57) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); commuted, fine waived.
  63. Adamole Philip (52) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); term reduced to 7 years, fine waived.
  64. Mathew Masi (39) – 12 years + ₦1m fine (2020, conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); reduced to 6 years, fine waived.
  65. Bright Agbedeyi (46) – 2020 case (conspiracy to hijack fishing vessel); granted similar reprieve.

DEATH SENTENCES COMMUTED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT

  1. Emmanuel Baba (38) – Death (2017, culpable homicide), Kuje 8 years; commuted to life.
  2. Emmanuel Gladstone (45) – Death (2020, murder), Katsina 5 years; commuted to life.
  3. Moses Ayodele Olurunfemi (51) – Death (2012, culpable homicide), 13 years on death row (Katsina); commuted to life.
  4. Abubakar Usman (59) – Death (2014), 14 years on death row (Katsina); commuted to life.
  5. Khalifa Umar (37) – Death (2014), 11 years on death row (Kano); commuted to life.
  6. Benjamin Ekeze (40) – Death (2017, armed robbery/conspiracy), 12 years on death row (Kirikiri, Lagos); commuted to life.
  7. Mohammed Umar (43) – Death (2018, culpable homicide), 7 years on death row (Onitsha); commuted to life.

Notes on Rehabilitation and Oversight

  • A formal undertaking by Senator Ikra Aliyu Bilbis covers the rehabilitation and empowerment of all convicted illegal miners granted clemency.
  • For clemency cases citing remorse, good conduct, vocational training, age, or ill-health, prison and probation records typically guide recommendations.

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