Revealed: Tinubu’s Pardon List Packed With Drug Lords, Killers, And Illegal Miners — Full Breakdown Sh*cks Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, approved the release and pardon of 175 convicts and former inmates, marking one of the most extensive exercises of presidential clemency in recent Nigerian history.

The decision followed recommendations from the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN). The committee based its advice on factors such as remorse, good conduct, rehabilitation through education or vocational training (including enrolment in the National Open University of Nigeria), old age, and the correction of historical injustices.

The beneficiaries cut across various categories — including serving inmates, former convicts, posthumous cases, and even foreign nationals — convicted of offences ranging from drug trafficking and illegal mining to homicide and corruption.

A statistical breakdown of the clemency list shows a strong pattern of drug-related crimes and illegal mining, which together represent over 50% of all pardoned offences. This reflects ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s justice system, particularly around narcotics control and unregulated natural resource exploitation.

Overall Statistical Overview — Total Beneficiaries: 175

Breakdown by Nature of Crime

The report underscores that while the clemency exercise reflects a humanitarian gesture, it also raises questions about the balance between justice and mercy in addressing Nigeria’s persistent criminal and correctional challenges.