Death sentence for Osun boy who’s stolen fowl, Adeleke intervenes
By Samuel Ogunsona
A boy who has been senteinced ro death for stealing a fowl may be pardoned by the State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The Governor has directed immediate investigation and pardoning of the boy.
The young man was reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun state for stealing fowl.
In a statement signed by spokesperson to the Governor,
Mallam Olawale Rasheed said
the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the youngman is listed for prerogative of mercy before the end of the year.
The Governor said “I have read about the case. I recognize 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.
He said Osun is a land of justice and equity and that the state 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 was quoted as saying.
