Man Sentenced to Death for Chicken Theft Meets Governor Adeleke After Prison Release [Video]

Man Sentenced to Death for Chicken Theft Meets Gov Governor Adeleke After Prison Release [Video]

Segun Olowookere, a resident of Osun State who was sentenced to death for stealing chicken and eggs in 2010, recently met with Governor Ademola Adeleke, days after his release from Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison. Olowookere was one of 53 convicts granted pardon by the governor on December 26, 2024.

Gists9ja reports that a video circulating online shows Olowookere and his mother emotionally greeting Governor Adeleke at a public event, kneeling to express their gratitude.

The 2010 Conviction

Olowookere’s ordeal garnered public attention after a viral interview with actress Biola Adebayo highlighted his parents’ claims of police misconduct. His father alleged that officers in Osun State wrongfully arrested him and demanded a bribe for his release. Their inability to pay reportedly led to his conviction and a death sentence.

Governor Adeleke’s Clemency

The governor’s pardon is part of his commitment to justice reform and reducing the prison population. Speaking about the pardons, Adeleke emphasized the need for fairness and rehabilitation in the justice system.

2025 Budget Signed into Law

In a separate development, Governor Adeleke signed Osun State’s ₦427 billion 2025 budget into law on Monday at the Exco Lounge, Governor’s Office. The budget, titled the “Budget of Growth and Sustainable Development,” includes ₦37 billion added by the House of Assembly to the original ₦390 billion proposal.

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Adeleke commended the legislature and his cabinet for their collaboration, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to economic growth and sustainable development in Osun State.

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