In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Governor of Osun State, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 inmates serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife.
The gesture, made under the powers conferred on the Governor by Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended), followed the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
In a proclamation dated September 24, 2025, and issued under his hand and the Public Seal of Osun State, Governor Adeleke stated that the convicts, most of whom were serving terms for minor offences such as stealing and conspiracy, had been pardoned in the spirit of compassion, justice, and renewal which Independence Day symbolizes.
“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,” Adeleke declared.
The 36 beneficiaries, comprising both men and women, were drawn from the Ilesa and Ile-Ife Correctional Centres, having already served significant portions of their sentences.
