Atiku Criticizes Tinubu's Presidential Pardon
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed disagreement with the list of individuals included in the recent presidential pardon announced by President Bola Tinubu.
A presidential pardon is a moral and constitutional instrument designed to temper justice with mercy and to underscore the humanity of the state.
However, Atiku noted that Tinubu used the powers to extend clemency to individuals convicted of grave crimes such as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption, thereby undermining the purpose.
Atiku described the latest pardon issued by Tinubu as a reckless use of presidential pardon.
Author's summary: Atiku criticizes Tinubu's pardon list.
- Presidential pardon is a moral and constitutional instrument.
- Tinubu's pardon list includes individuals convicted of grave crimes.