Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has extended mercy to 117 convicts, granting 19 outright release and reducing sentences for others.

This decision, made in accordance with the 1999 Constitution, was said to have followed Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy recommendations.

The Governor signed the release orders on September 27, 2024, effective October 1, 2024, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence celebrations.

Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice who revealed this to newsmen on Monday, noted the council’s meticulous assessment of each application.

He said Governor Aiyedatiwa’s actions demonstrate his commitment to decongesting correctional facilities and Justice Sector Reforms, reaffirming the belief in individual redemption.