Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, marking the 2026 Democracy Day Anniversary, granted clemency to 97 inmates of the Kaduna Correctional Centre. He reaffirmed the enduring values of justice, compassion, freedom and democratic governance that define the June 12 struggle.

At the Kaduna Correctional Centre, Governor Sani said Democracy Day provides an opportunity to honour the sacrifices of Nigerians who fought for the restoration of democratic rule and to recommit to building a more united, peaceful and prosperous nation.

As a participant in the pro-democracy struggle, Governor Sani paid tribute to Chief MKO Abiola, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti, Hajiya Kudirat Abiola, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other patriots, whose sacrifices helped secure the democratic freedoms in Nigeria today.

The Governor explained that the release of the inmates was in exercise of the constitutional Prerogative of Mercy, following recommendations by the Kaduna State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, after reviewing eligible cases. The exercise involved outright release, commutation of sentences and payment of fines for affected inmates.

To support their reintegration into the society, the governor announced cash grants for all 97 beneficiaries and offered admission opportunities into Kaduna State Skills Acquisition and Vocational Institutes in Soba, Rigachikun and Samaru-Kataf, for those interested in acquiring or upgrading vocational skills.