Nigeria at 65: Fintiri Grants Pardon to Six Inmates in Adamawa

Aremu Toyeebaht October 1, 2025 1 min read

As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted state pardon to six inmates serving various jail terms across correctional facilities in the state.

In a statement on Wednesday, Governor Fintiri explained that the decision followed careful review and recommendations from the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, adding that the inmates had shown remarkable improvement in behaviour.

“Therefore, in the exercise of my prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, I have granted pardon to six persons who have served various jail terms and have significantly demonstrated good conduct over the years,” the governor said.

***Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri pardons six inmates to mark Independence Day, citing good conduct and recommendations from the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.***

He ordered their immediate release, directing prison authorities to give effect to the pardon without delay. The discharged inmates are: Wamari Godwin, Abraham Marksunil, David Paul, Ibrahim Adamu, Usman Inuwa and Sani Yahaya

Governor Fintiri said the gesture reflects the spirit of national celebration and underscores the need for mercy and second chances in justice administration.