The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s granting of a presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, former Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and 174 other Nigerians, describing it as “a display of the President’s humanity, fairness, and statesmanship.”
A statement signed by the chapter’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made available to TVC on Friday, states that the President’s decision is a show of courage and compassion in correcting the historical injustice and reaffirms the dignity of those who fought for our freedom.
The statement reads, “Tinubu’s State Pardon: A Triumph of Justice, Compassion, and National Reconciliation.
“The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) hails President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his courageous and compassionate decision to grant state pardon to Herbert Macaulay, former Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and 173 others. This is yet another display of the President’s humanity, fairness, and statesmanship.
“President Tinubu’s gesture goes beyond symbolism. It reaffirms his belief in restorative justice and national healing, as well as the power of forgiveness to strengthen unity. By honouring Herbert Macaulay – one of Nigeria’s founding nationalists – the President has corrected a historical injustice and reaffirmed the dignity of those who fought for our freedom.”
“For the living beneficiaries, this act opens a new chapter of hope, redemption, and reintegration. It demonstrates that justice in a democracy must balance accountability with mercy.”
The party also expressed that the latest decision is a testament that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not about infrastructure and economy alone, but one built around a fair, human and inclusive nation.
“Once again, President Tinubu has shown that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about infrastructure and economy – it is about building a fair, humane, and inclusive nation.
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“This pardon restores faith in our justice system, deepens reconciliation, and reminds us that a nation’s greatness lies not only in how it punishes, but also in how it forgives.
“The Lagos APC commends President Tinubu for leading with heart, courage, and vision. His action reflects true leadership – firm, fair, and forward-looking,” the statement concluded.
TVC previously reported that President Bola Tinubu has approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories, including Nigeria’s foremost nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Maj.-Gen. Mamman Vatsa (retd).
The approval was endorsed by the Council of State on Thursday following a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), during its meeting at the State House, Abuja.
Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Full List: Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon to Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 Others
