Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has granted clemency to Segun Olowookere, a man sentenced to death for stealing a fowl, sparking widespread public interest and debate surrounding justice and rehabilitation.
Olowookere, who was merely 17 years old at the time of his arrest in November 2010, was convicted for conspiracy to commit armed robbery, robbery, and stealing. He received the death sentence from an Osun State High Court on December 17, 2014. His case has since drawn significant attention, particularly after his mother’s emotional plea on a podcast, where she called for intervention to secure her son’s release.
PLATFORM TIMES reports that the story garnered immense support on social media, leading Governor Adeleke to take action.
Responding to the public outcry, the governor directed the state’s attorney general to review the case, which ultimately resulted in Olowookere receiving a pardon along with his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo.
UniAbuja Elevates 154 staff In Major Promotion Exercise The University of Abuja has announced the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks, a milestone approved by the institution’s Governing Council during its 98th Regular Meeting held on December 10, 11, 12, and 14. Among the academic staff, 19 lecturers were elevated to the rank of professor, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II. Similarly, 94 non-teaching staff were promoted, including two to the rank of deputy director, six to assistant director, and others to different grades across various departments. A breakdown of the promotions highlights advancements in diverse fields such as automobile engineering, energy engineering, library management, international economic law, political sociology, cardiology, medical microbiology, educational administration, and applied geophysics, among others. The acting Registrar, Islamiyat Abdulrahim, disclosed the details in a statement signed by the acting Director of Public Affairs, Habib Yakoob. In her congratulatory remarks, the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, lauded the dedication and hard work of the promoted staff. She emphasized the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence through timely recognition of merit and career advancement. “These promotions reflect the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognising merit, and encouraging growth among its staff,” Maikudi said. “I congratulate all the promoted individuals and urge them to continue contributing to the University’s vision of academic and professional distinction.” She further assured that all outstanding promotion cases had been reviewed and resolved, while pending cases awaited external assessment reports. This, she noted, underscores the university’s dedication to fairness, transparency, and meritocracy. The University of Abuja remains committed to supporting its workforce and driving academic and professional excellence in the Nigerian education sector.
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Adeleke’s decision has reignited discussions about the Nigerian justice system, particularly concerning individuals sentenced to death for relatively minor crimes.
Many advocates and activists have hailed the governor’s action as a step toward a more humane approach to law and punishment.
Critics, however, have questioned the implications of pardoning convicted individuals, urging a careful evaluation of the judicial process to ensure that it protects the interests of society while also allowing for compassion.
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