By Ayodele Oni
Ekiti state Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, in the spirit of Id-El-Fitri, on Tuesday, granted clemency to 12 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ado-Ekiti Custodian Centre.
The beneficiaries, who were serving various jail terms for offences, such as stealing and burglary, were Akinyemi Faith, Romiluyi Femi, Adebusuyi Deji, Philip Michael, Isa Kadere, Dayo Julius and Abiodun Oluwatosin.
Others were Adubiaro Sunday, Oluwatimileyin Olanikuti, Stephen Jacob, Adewale Ojo and Sunday Oluwasola.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Olawale Fapohunda, explained that the inmates were considered for clemency after recommendation by the Ekiti State Committee on Prerogative of Mercy.
The Attorney General, represented by the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Julius Ajibare stated that the beneficiaries were considered based on account of good conduct, remorsefulness and period left to serve at the Centre.
He, therefore, advised them to go back to the society, maintain good conduct and shun revenge while avoiding anything that could bring them back to prison.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, the Alawe of Ilawe, Oba Ajibade Alabi, has congratulated Muslims in Ekiti State and Nigeria on the celebration of Id el Fitri, which marks the end of the Ramadan and urging the people to continue to pray for peace in Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Ekiti traditional rulers noted that the current spate of banditry, kidnapping, unwarranted killings and terrorism in the country call for incessant prayers from religious leaders adding that a celebration such as the Idel Fitri provides another great opportunity for prayers for peace in Nigeria.
In a statement by his media adviser, Chief Ajibade Olubunmi, Oba Alabi remarked that no tangible development could be recorded in a nation devoid of peace, stability and love.
He, therefore, urged the Muslim faithfuls and other Nigerians to continue to preach and embrace peace .
The Monarch while congratulating the Muslims, however, asked Nigerians to celebrate the festival peacefully considering the current perilous situation we are going through in the country.
