Adeleke stops death by hanging for man caught stealing fowl in Osun
18 December 2024 |
6:31 am
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the pardoning of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in the state for stealing fowl. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, ordered the attorney general to intervene in the matter and ensure the young man is listed for the prerogative…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the pardoning of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in the state for stealing fowl.
Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, ordered the attorney general to intervene in the matter and ensure the young man is listed for the prerogative of mercy before the end of the year.
“Osun is a land of justice and equity. We must ensure fairness and protection of the sanctity of lives,” Adeleke said.
He assured the public that the matter will receive his direct attention, adding that “a sense of urgency is also attached to our response to the matter as a responsible state government.”
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