Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has vowed to grant clemency to a man who was sentenced to death for stealing a chicken in the state.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke directed the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice to step in and make sure that the man is considered for mercy before the year is over.
“I have read about the case. I recognise separation of powers in our democracy.
“In this particular case, I have directed the Commissioner for Justice to initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy to the young man.
“Osun is a land of justice and equity. We must ensure fairness and protection of the sanctity of lives.
“I assure the public that the matter is receiving my direct attention. A sense of urgency is also attached to our response to the matter as a responsible state government,” the governor said.
