Tag: capital-punishment
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The Weight of the Oath: Examining Governors’ Reluctance to Sign Death Sentences in Nigeria
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In Nigeria, the death penalty remains a deeply contentious issue as the nation wrestles with escalating crime rates and the essence of justice. Article 1 of Nigeria’s Constitution charges the government with protecting and promoting the welfare of its citizens. However, this mandate is frequently undermined by the hesitance of state governors…