: The release generated significant outcry from civil society, with critics arguing it undermined the nation's anti-corruption drive.
: The pardon "cleansed" their status, allowing them to return to public life, seek elective positions, and take up appointments without the "ex-convict" label.
The number refers to the group of who were granted presidential pardons by former President Muhammadu Buhari in April 2022. : The release generated significant outcry from civil
: Former Governor of Plateau State, serving a 10-year term for ₦1.126 billion fraud.
: Former Governor of Taraba State, serving a 12-year term for ₦1.64 billion embezzlement. : Former Governor of Plateau State, serving a
: Jolly Nyame has continued to pledge loyalty to the administration, recently endorsing Tinubu for a potential second term in late 2025. Public & Legal Impact
: Both Dariye and Nyame were members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the time of their pardon. Public & Legal Impact : Both Dariye and
Following their release in August 2022, these figures—particularly the former governors—became central to political discussions ahead of the 2023 elections.