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Oladeji.Babawale October 2, 2025

Governor Adeleke Grants Amnesty to 36 Convicts to Mark Nigeria’s Independence Day.

OSOGBO – 01/10/2025 – osunstate.gov.ng

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Governor of Osun State, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 convicts currently serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife.

The gesture, made in line with the powers conferred on the Governor under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended), follows the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.

In a proclamation issued under his hand and the Public Seal of Osun State, dated September 24, 2025, Governor Adeleke declared:

“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 beneficiaries of this Independence Day amnesty include men and women convicted mostly of minor offences such as stealing and conspiracy, many of whom had served substantial portions of their sentences.

List of convicts granted Independence Day Amnesty

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:

  1. Yusuf Ola
  2. Oyedeji Sunday
  3. Ojo Olaoluwa
  4. Ogunola Rafiu
  5. Ayomide Amos
  6. Usman Adefisan
  7. Adedigba Abiodun

Speaking on the development, Governor Adeleke emphasized that the decision 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 said.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the Governor of Osun State.

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