Oshiomhole Frees Two Prisoners Condemned To Death

«§» 21 October 2012

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has granted amnesty to two prisoners condemned to death in exercise of his prerogative of mercy.



The governor said the prisoners, Monday Odu, who was sentenced to death for conspiracy and murder, and Calistus Ikem, convicted  for conspiracy and armed robbery, were granted amnesty because they did not take the lives of their victims.

He also commuted to life imprisonment the sentence of death penalty for two others: Tijani Mustapha, convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery; and Zubem Abduramma, convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery; while Patrick Ojiefo, who was convicted for assault on a police officer while discharging his lawful duty and served  6-months jail term in 1973, was granted pardon.

Speaking after granting amnesty to Odu and Ikem, Oshiomhole said: “You have been condemned to death for murder but we have exercised the prerogative of mercy to release you from prison for the offence believing you have learnt your lesson. You can still be useful to society and useful to yourself.”

While addressing Odu, 32, and a minor when he was convicted in 1997, the governor said, “We are letting you off the hook to go and sin no more. We will find a way to find a job for you under the Edo Youth Employment Scheme. You have no reason to return to crime and that means if you do anything again you are completely on your own.”

He told Ikem, 52, and convicted in 1996, to be ready to work and cope with the rigours of life as he returned  to his family in Imo State.

“You stole house hold items which could have taken your life. The government will give you N200,000  and another N100, 000 to Monday Odu to go and start all over. I hope you will be able to make something positive out of this your present condition,” Oshiomhole added.

The Comptroller of Prisons in Edo State, Mr. Ewuho Jimoh, who led the prisoners to Government House, said he was presenting the two inmates who had been granted amnesty in compliance with  a letter granting them pardon to the governor.

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Posted: at 21-10-2012 02:37 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

Nice one

Posted: at 21-10-2012 04:48 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

Leadership goes with responsibilities, that's what it is worldwide & this Governor is actually showing his other colleagues what governance is about. For our nation to move forward, we should put aside tribalism, bigotry, greed, born to rule, quarter system etc & allow people like this with foresight & human feeling to lead the nation.

Posted: at 21-10-2012 05:08 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

NO BE TO FREE THEM BE THE ISSUE OH;HOPE SAY THEY NO GO GO BACK TO THIER FORMER LIVES THAT GOT THEM IN JAIL IN THE 1ST PLACE:GIVE THEM JOB OHHH:DON´T ADD TO OUR PROBS BY LEAVING THEM STRANDED

Posted: at 21-10-2012 05:46 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Gud Of U! U try wella

Posted: at 21-10-2012 05:54 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Good one! Life is too precious abeg

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Posted: at 21-10-2012 06:16 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

well done Mr governor

Posted: at 21-10-2012 08:15 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

nice

Posted: at 21-10-2012 09:15 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

 

Posted: at 21-10-2012 09:38 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

 one in a million can .dis and he de governor of edo state has taken de lead.
God will forsake ur sins too.

Posted: at 22-10-2012 01:22 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming