Presidential Pardon is synonimous to the term 'Washing away from sins'.It is used in cleansing and restoring the convict image like it never happened.
Over the years we have had several Presidential Pardons,President Shehu
Shagari granted to General Yakubu Gowon for his role in the coup that led to the death of General Murtala Mohammed and Col. Chukuwemeka
Odumegwu Ojukwu for his role in the Nigerian Civil War. Also, General Abdulsalami Abubakar granted a pardon to General Olusegun Obasanjo
for his convictions for treason by the
administration of his successor, General Sani Abacha. More recently, President Olusegun Obasanjo granted a Presidential pardon to former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Salisu Buhari in
respect of his conviction for forgery and perjury.President Obasanjo also granted pardons to 13 individuals who were convicted alongside himself
during the 1995 coup trial.
It was said that President Jonathan is basically just expressing his power to prove Obasanjo,Babangida and other Ex-general's that he is indeed incharge of this country at the moment and can do what he pleases and in the bid to secure his re-election in 2015 and will do everything to win the backing of the Ijaw nation and since Alamieyeisegha is still a Powerful force to reckon with,pardoning him is the best way to give him (Alams) free access to Aso Rock and other "critical areas" during the 2015 Presidential campaign.
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