Independence Day: Gov Adeleke Grants Clemency To Kehinde Ganiyu, Rotimi Paul, 34 Others

In commemoration of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Governor Ademola Adeleke, has granted clemency to 36 convicts who are serving jail time at the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Wednesday that this was done in line with the powers conferred on the governor under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended), following the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.

‘WHEREAS, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria has granted amnesty to the convicted persons listed and attached hereto, who are subject to the jurisdiction of Osun State;

NOW KNOW YE THAT I, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Paragraph (a) Subsection (1) of Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and acting in accordance with the Advisory Council of State designated under Subsection (2) of the said Section, am graciously pleased to extend my mercy to the said thirty-six (36) convicts.

By this act, I remit and release unto them all pains, penalties, and punishments whatsoever that may have accrued from their convictions, and I hereby require all to whom it may concern to take due notice thereof.

AND FOR SO DOING, this shall be a sufficient warrant. Given under my hand and the Public Seal of Osun State, Nigeria, this 24th day of September, 2025’ the governor submitted in a proclamation issued under his hand and the Public Seal of Osun State which was dated September 24, 2025.

The statement added that the beneficiaries of this Independence Day amnesty include men and women convicted mostly of minor offences such as stealing and conspiracy, many of who had served substantial portions of their sentences.

List of convicts granted Independence Day Clemency

From Ilesa Correctional Centre:

1. Kehinde Ganiyu

2. Isiaka Mohammed

3. Oluwatosin Femi

4. Adebisi Adeniyi

5. Rotimi Paul

6. Oyewole Sunday

7. Ojo Adewale

8. Tajudeen Ridwan

9. Jokotola Quadri

10. Akinola Taofeek

11. Onibukun Adebisi

12. Azeez Afeez

13. Abdulgafar Quadri

14. Udoh Monday O.

15. Babawale Saheed

16. Olasunkanmi Wasiu

17. Adetoro Toheeb

18. Mudashiru Lawal

19. Ismaila Wahab

20. Yinka Oyeniyi

21. Olaniyan Taofeek

22. Sheu Mumini

23. Ololade Bashit

24. Musibau Abdulkareem

25. Jamiu Sulaeeb

26. Jeremiah Ayuba

27. Abimbola Samad

28. Oladeji Tosin

29. Mathew Samuel

From Ile-Ife Correctional Centre:

30. Yusuf Ola

31. Oyedeji Sunday

32. Ojo Olaoluwa

33. Ogunola Rafiu

34. Ayomide Amos

35. Usman Adefisan

36. Adedigba Abiodun

Governor Adeleke noted that the decision to wield the clemency power reflects the spirit of compassion, justice, and renewal which Nigeria’s Independence Day represents:

‘As a government of the people, we remain committed to upholding justice while extending mercy to deserving citizens. This amnesty is not only a gesture of freedom but also a call for true rehabilitation, reintegration, and a fresh start for these individuals’ the governor added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you