Following the backlash over the list of beneficiaries of the presidential pardon and clemency, the federal government is now considering a review. However, a mere review is not enough. The list must be thoroughly vetted to ensure that no names were smuggled in, Davidson Iriekpen writes
Amid growing public outcry over the inclusion of certain high-profile and violent offenders in the list of those pardoned by President Bola Tinubu, the federal government last Thursday made a U-turn, stating that the process is still undergoing final administrative review.
Shock and outrage had greeted the release of the full list of the 175 Nigerians granted presidential pardon by President Tinubu with the backing of the National Council of State.