: 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 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
Following their release in August 2022, these figures—particularly the former governors—became central to political discussions ahead of the 2023 elections. : The pardon "cleansed" their status
: 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 seek elective positions