Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed disagreement with the recent presidential pardon issued by President Bola Tinubu.
Atiku stated that a presidential pardon is meant to "temper justice with mercy and to underscore the humanity of the state".
The latest pardon issued by Tinubu is a reckless use of presidential pardon.
He noted that Tinubu's pardon included individuals convicted of serious crimes such as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption, thereby undermining the purpose of the pardon.
Author's summary: Atiku criticizes Tinubu's pardon as reckless.