Gov. Adeleke Promises ‘Pardon’ For Segun Olowookere, A Young Man On Death Row For Stealing Fowl, Eggs In Oyan, Odo-Otin LGA Osun State, Nigeria.
Segun, who was reportedly ordered to get executed by hanging for stealing a fowl and eggs in his uncle’s farm a few years ago, may eventually get rescued from the precarious situation as Governor Ademola Adeleke has intervened and disclosed plans to wield the clemency power.
Segun Olowookere currently on death row at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison was declared convicted by Osun State High Court, Ikirun, and he was ordered to get executed by hanging for robbing a poultry farm in Oyan, Odo-Otin local government, Osun State where he stole a fowl and eggs.
Segun has reportedly spent 14 years behind bars.
Segun’s mother, Mrs. Folashade Olowookere had while talking on a podcast on Thursday, appealed to Governor Adeleke to grant clemency to her son.
The governor has ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure that the young man is granted a pardon before the end of the year.
“I have read about the case. I recognize the separation of powers in our democracy. In this particular case, I have directed the Commissioner for Justice to initiate the process to grant clemency 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.