Following incessant cases of sex abuse in Ekiti state in recent times, Gov. KFayemi, on Saturday, said no person convicted for sex offence, such as rape in any part of the state would enjoy his powers of prerogative of mercy.. GovEkiti
Following incessant cases of sex abuse in Ekiti state in recent times, Gov. Kayode Fayemi, on Saturday, said no person convicted for sex offence, such as rape in any part of the state would enjoy his powers of prerogative of mercy.
The governor said rape often led to untimely deaths and emotional trauma, and was beyond what government of a particular state can conquer alone. “The State Government’s policy of ensuring that convicted sex offenders do not benefit from my power of prerogative of mercy also remain in force. Describing the new law as timely, the governor said: “it is fitting that the House of Assembly passed this legislation this week.
“While I appreciate the basis for this demand, it is my view that there is a need for a national consensus on the issue.“I will be engaging the Nigeria Governors’ Forum at our next meeting to determine what emergency measures can be put in place to address this crisis more effectively and on a national basis.
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