A Note of Disappointment and Concern on the Presidential Pardon



A Note of Disappointment and Concern on the Presidential Pardon


For Immediate Release
Date: October 12, 2025
Issued by: Rescue Movement for New Nigeria (RMNN)



The Rescue Movement for New Nigeria expresses deep disappointment and grave concern over the recent decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to individuals convicted of serious crimes—including drug trafficking, terrorism, murder, and acts of betrayal against the Nigerian state.

While this action may have been presented as an act of mercy or reconciliation, it poses a serious threat to national security, public trust, and the moral integrity of our nation.

Releasing individuals who have demonstrated blatant disregard for human life and the rule of law risks undoing years of progress toward peace, justice, and accountability. It sends a dangerous signal that grave offenses can be easily forgiven without due consideration for victims, national safety, or justice.

This decision not only emboldens criminal networks but also demoralizes security personnel who continue to risk their lives daily in defense of the nation. Moreover, it dishonors the memory and suffering of innocent Nigerians who have fallen victim to the very crimes for which these offenders were convicted.

Mercy must never come at the expense of justice or public safety. Leadership demands compassion balanced with accountability—to protect the innocent, uphold the law, and preserve the nation’s moral foundation.

Although the Constitution empowers the President to exercise the prerogative of mercy, such discretion must be guided by fairness, transparency, and national interest. Granting clemency to those whose actions have endangered lives and undermined public trust raises profound concerns about governance and justice.

We therefore call on the Federal Government to review the criteria and transparency of the clemency process, ensuring that future decisions are aligned with justice, national security, and the collective will of the Nigerian people.

Forgiveness and reconciliation are noble virtues, but they must never come at the cost of justice and accountability. The strength of any democracy rests on its commitment to the rule of law and the sanctity of human life.


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Issued in the interest of national peace, justice, and good governance in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Nation Deserves Better.

SIGNED:
His Excellency Faduri Oluwadare Joseph (Fadojoe),
Leader, Rescue Movement For New Nigeria aka Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative and
Fomer Labour Party Presidential Aspirant

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