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Braimah Demands Probe, Sanctions Over Unvetted Presidential Pardon List
Braimah urges President to sanction those who compiled the 175-name pardon list and calls for a full investigation
Ehi Braimah pardon list has drawn fierce condemnation from the public relations and marketing expert after the controversy surrounding a 175-name presidential pardon list.
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Speaking live on Channels TV, Braimah described the episode as a national embarrassment and demanded that those responsible be sanctioned.
Braimah, addressing viewers and journalists, said Nigerians were “completely outraged” and that the compilation of the list warranted a thorough probe.
He argued that the president himself should not be the person blamed for the blunder and called on the president to set up a team to investigate how the 175 names were selected.
The PR professional pressed the Attorney General to offer a full explanation, noting that as chief law officer he chairs the committee that should have vetted the list.
Braimah questioned the vetting process and the legal checks that should have prevented the inclusion of alleged kidnappers, drug traffickers and corrupt figures.
He welcomed the president’s decision to review the list but insisted that review was not enough. “Those responsible for the presidential pardon list before review must be sanctioned,” Braimah said.
He urged a clear sanctioning framework so that those who packaged or approved the list would be held accountable.
Braimah repeatedly thanked the president for listening to public outcry and initiating a review, but he warned that the matter raised legal and ethical issues that could not be swept under the carpet.
He asked whether the list had been packaged by a small group, and why proper legal scrutiny appeared to have been bypassed.
The commentator called for transparency and urged the government to publish the criteria and process used to compile the list.
He suggested that an independent panel should examine the chain of custody of the document and the minutes of meetings where names were proposed and approved.
Braimah’s remarks tapped into a widespread sense of dismay and a demand for accountability.
He described the episode as “a major embarrassment not only to the president but to the entire country” and insisted that heads must roll if malpractice is proven.
If the government follows through, Braimah said, it would send a stark message that systems and standards will be defended and that public confidence matters.
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He closed by reiterating his appeal to the president to ensure a transparent inquiry and appropriate sanctions where wrongdoing is found.
The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.
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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.
Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.
The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.
Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.
Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”
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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”
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