Gov. Mbah Exercises Constitutional Prerogative of Mercy, Citing Reform and Humanitarian Considerations.
Enugu Media Village (EMV), the Most Updated Online News Platform — October 2, 2026
THE Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the pardon, release and commutation of sentences of 13 inmates in Nigerian Correctional Centres across the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The decision was taken pursuant to the Governor’s Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and following consultation with the Enugu State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
The beneficiaries are Kenneth Ozioko, Moses Saliyat, Promise Ndudim Olung, Chijioke Ugwu, Samuel Ani, Eugene Odo, Celsus Emeachi, Caleb Jatto, Calistus Eze, Gabriel Onu, Timothy Ani, Ernest Okeke and Ejike Nwodo.
According to reports, while some of the beneficiaries were pardoned and released, some death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment. The decision followed recommendations from the Correctional Service and the Advisory Council, with considerations including reports of ill health and evidence of reform in the character of some inmates.
The approval was conveyed to the Comptroller of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, through the Office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze.
The development forms part of the state’s observance of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, with attention on the administration of justice, rehabilitation and the reintegration of eligible inmates into society.
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