Tinubu's Pardon of Drug Lords Criticized
Former Senator Dino Melaye has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to pardon dozens of convicted drug offenders.
The pardon granted 70 drug lords by President Tinubu is unprecedented in history.
Melaye described the move as a historic blunder that undermines Nigeria's anti-narcotics efforts, making "beautiful nonsense" of the work of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
- 175 convicts and ex-convicts were pardoned by President Tinubu.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also condemned the President's pardons, stating that it sent the wrong message and was a misuse of power.
Author's summary: Tinubu's pardon sparks criticism.
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