List of those Pardoned by Nigeria President Bola Tinubu


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally signed three legal instruments granting clemency, commutation of sentences, and presidential pardons to 34 individuals, in the exercise of his constitutional powers under Section 175 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

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According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the move follows consultations with the Council of State and takes into account public opinion on the matter.

 

The president’s review led to the removal of individuals convicted of serious offences such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries. Tinubu explained that the decision reflects the administration’s sensitivity to the feelings of victims and the need to strengthen national security and public confidence in law enforcement.

 

The approved lists, signed on October 21, 2025, have been transmitted to the Nigerian Correctional Service for implementation.

 

Full List of Beneficiaries

Instrument of Presidential Prerogative of Mercy (Grant of Clemency), 2025

 

Oroka Michael Chibueze

 

Adesanya Olufemi Paul

 

Daniel Bodunwa

 

Hamza Abubakar

 

Buhari Sani

 

Mohammed Musa

 

Muharazu Abubakar

 

Ibrahim Yusuf

 

Saad Ahmed Madaki

 

Ex-Corporal Michael Bawa

 

Richard Ayuba

 

Adam Abubakar

 

Emmanuel Yusuf

 

Chinedu Stanley

 

Johnny Ntheru Udor

 

Instrument of Presidential Prerogative of Mercy (Commutation of Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment), 2025

 

Emmanuel Baba

 

Abubakar Usman

 

Khalifa Umar

 

Mohammed Umar

 

Instrument of Presidential Prerogative of Mercy (Grant of Pardon), 2025

 

Mrs Anastasia Daniel Nwaobia

 

Barr. Hussaini Alhaji Umar

 

Ayinla Saadu Alanamu

 

Hon. Farouk M. Lawan

 

Herbert Macaulay

 

Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa

 

Ken Saro-Wiwa

 

Saturday Dobee

 

Nordu Eawo

 

Daniel Gbooko

 

Paul Levera

 

Felix Nuale

 

Baribor Bera

 

Barinem Kiobel

 

John Kpuine

 

President Tinubu also approved the relocation of the Secretariat of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties to the Federal Ministry of Justice, directing the Attorney-General of the Federation to issue new guidelines for future exercises.

 

The president emphasized that future reviews will involve mandatory consultation with relevant prosecuting agencies, ensuring that only those who meet legal and procedural criteria benefit from the presidential prerogative of mercy.

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Tinubu expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their feedback on the clemency process and reiterated his administration’s commitment to justice sector reforms and improving judicial efficiency in the country.

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