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The Supreme Court has annulled the pardon issued by President Bola Tinubu to Maryam Sanda, a housewife based in Abuja.
Sanda was sentenced to death by hanging in 2020 following the death of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, which occurred during a domestic dispute.
Recently, President Tinubu commuted Sanda’s sentence to 12 years of imprisonment on compassionate grounds, as stated by the presidency.
In a ruling delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court, in a four-to-one split decision, upheld the death sentence initially imposed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
The Court of Appeal had previously confirmed the ruling made by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which sentenced her to death by hanging.
The Apex Court addressed all matters raised in Sanda's appeal and dismissed it, deeming it without merit.
Justice Moore Adumein, who delivered the lead judgment personally, stated that the prosecution had established the case beyond a reasonable doubt, affirming that the Court of Appeal was correct in upholding the trial court’s ruling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's ruling on Maryam Sanda's case?
The Supreme Court overturned the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu and upheld the original death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda.
What were the circumstances surrounding Maryam Sanda's conviction?
Maryam Sanda was convicted for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute, leading to her initial death sentence in 2020.
What led to the presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda?
President Bola Tinubu commuted her death sentence to 12 years on compassionate grounds, as announced by the presidency.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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