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Tinubu Revokes Maryam Sanda’s Pardon After Backlash — Orders Due Process Overhaul in Mercy Powers

President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted murderer Maryam Sanda after widespread outrage. The reversal, formalised through an official gazette, reduces her death sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) confirmed the move as part of a new justice reform framework balancing compassion with fairness

Tinubu’s Clemency: FG Clarifies No Inmate Released Yet Under Presidential Prerogative of Mercy

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The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under President Bola Tinubu’s recent Prerogative of Mercy exercise, saying the process remains in its final administrative stage. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi explained that the Council of State’s approval was followed by standard legal verification to ensure full compliance with the rule of law before any releases occur.