Category: Presidential Pardon

Call for papers: Amnesty and sustainable development in Nigeria

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The Nigerian president recently inaugurated a committee to consider the possibility of a presidential amnesty for insurgents in the northern part of the country. Considering the critical importance of the subject of amnesty for security and safety, national integration and sustainable development, a discussion forum was convened on April 23, 2013 to discuss the implications …

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On Amnesty, Presidential pardon and sustainable national development

On By DabesakiIn Amnesty, Militancy, Nigeria Public Policy, Northern Nigeria insurgency, Presidential Pardon1 Comment

I marked my 32nd birthday today with a discussion on: presidential pardon, amnesty and sustainable development in Nigeria. I share below the text of my brief introductory remark at the discussion. Introduction Pardon and amnesty have been applied at various times throughout our chequered history. Most recently, Niger Delta ‘militants’ were granted in the presidential …

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