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NG-DR-0168

Ekiti · anonymised case file

Culpable homicide Clemency petition
Days on death row
5,459
≈ 15.0 years
Representation
No representation
Sentencing courtEkiti State High Court
Presiding judgeHon. Justice J. Fasanmi
Sentenced7 Jul 2011
DemographicsMale, age 50–59
Clemency authorityGovernor of Ekiti State
Next legal stepAwaiting Governor's decision on clemency
Case timeline
Sentenced to death
7 Jul 2011 · Ekiti State High Court
Appeal lodged at Court of Appeal
2 Feb 2012 · Court of Appeal
Escalated to the Supreme Court
7 Apr 2013 · Supreme Court of Nigeria
Clemency petition filed
31 Jul 2014 · Governor of Ekiti State
Current status — Clemency petition
Ongoing · Awaiting Governor's decision on clemency