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 society, with critics arguing it undermined the nation's anti-corruption drive. The number refers to the group of who
: Jolly Nyame has continued to pledge loyalty to the administration, recently endorsing Tinubu for a potential second term in late 2025. Public & Legal Impact Public & Legal Impact : The pardon "cleansed"
: The pardon "cleansed" their status, allowing them to return to public life, seek elective positions, and take up appointments without the "ex-convict" label. Pro-Tinubu groups, such as the Tinubu North West
: The list included military officers from the 1990 Gideon Orkar coup and various other inmates pardoned on grounds of age and ill health. Political Context & Support
: Their support for Bola Tinubu was viewed as a strategic move to consolidate North-Central and North-East votes. Pro-Tinubu groups, such as the Tinubu North West Ambassador , advocated for his leadership to ensure national cohesion.