Enugu State Governor Pardons 13 Convicts Under Constitutional Power

What changed

The governor of Nigeria’s Enugu State has pardoned 13 convicts. An official said the decision was made under Section 212 of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, as amended, after consultation with the Enugu State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.

Why it matters

This was a formal constitutional act, not an informal release. The governor exercised a defined power of mercy, with the state advisory council involved in the decision.

The identities of the convicts, their offences, any release conditions and the implementation date were not stated. Those details will determine what the pardons mean in practice.