Atiku Criticizes Tinubu's Presidential Pardon
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed disagreement with the recent presidential pardon issued 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.
Atiku noted that Tinubu's use of the pardon power to grant clemency to individuals convicted of serious crimes such as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption undermines the purpose of the pardon.
In his statement, Atiku described the latest pardon as a "reckless use of presidential pardon".
Author's summary: Atiku criticizes Tinubu's pardon as reckless.
- Crimes pardoned include drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption.
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