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Peter Obi grants 12 persons amnesty from 5 Anambra prisons

Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, has granted amnesty to 12 persons in Enugu, Ibite-olo, Onitsha, Awka, and Aguata prisons. This is in exercise of his … Continue reading Peter Obi grants 12 persons amnesty from 5 Anambra prisons


Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, has granted amnesty to 12 persons in Enugu, Ibite-olo, Onitsha, Awka, and Aguata prisons.

This is in exercise of his constitutional powers and to mark the 52nd Independence Anniversary of the country.

According to an official release from the state Attorney-General and Chairman, State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Peter Afuba, referenced AG.AN/S.198/VOL.VI/134, dated 5th October, 2012 States that the following person serving jail terms have been granted amnesty.

From Enugu Prison, Ikechukwu Nwafor had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment while Emmanuel Izuchukwu Nwaziri from the same prison was released. From Ibite-olo Prison, two persons were released, while five persons were granted reprieve from Onitsha prisons.

Awka had one beneficiary while Aguata Prison had two persons released.