The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has granted various forms of prerogative of mercy to eight inmates of the Correctional Centres in the state on parole.
This is contained in a statement released by the Governor’s Media Aide, Uche Anichukwu, on Wednesday in Enugu.
Anichukwu said the decision was communicated to the Comptroller, Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, in a letter dated Dec. 31, 2024.
He said that the letter was signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Victor Udeh.
According to him, Mbah had exercised his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
He added that in consultation with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State, granted various forms of Prerogative of Mercy to the following convicts in the Correctional Centres in Enugu State.
He said that the decision was also subject to reports of proven reform in character, ability to reintegrate with the society having possessed or learnt some productive skills and it also followed the recommendation by the Correctional Services and the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.