Does the Law Support the Grant of Posthumous Pardon in Nigeria?

Nwokeke, Chidera

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3574688

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Does the Law Support the Grant of Posthumous Pardon in Nigeria?

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Date Written: April 13, 2020

Abstract

This article examines the legality of the posthumous pardon granted by the president of Nigeria. It further examines those who can benefit from presidential pardon and its effect. The article also considers whether presidential pardon can be granted twice and posthumously.

Keywords: Presidential Pardon, Effect, Posthumous pardon, COVID-19

JEL Classification: K00, K32, K39

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Nwokeke, Chidera, Does the Law Support the Grant of Posthumous Pardon in Nigeria? (April 13, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3574688 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3574688

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Does the Law Support the Grant of Posthumous Pardon in Nigeria?

Chidera Nwokeke