{"id":93970,"date":"2026-02-13T10:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/president-barrow-pardons-56-inmates-under-mercy"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:53:19","slug":"president-barrow-pardons-56-inmates-under-mercy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/president-barrow-pardons-56-inmates-under-mercy","title":{"rendered":"President Barrow Pardons 56 Inmates under Mercy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Gambia Prison Service has announced that President Adama Barrow has exercised his Prerogative of Mercy under Section 82 of the 1997 Constitution, granting presidential pardon to 56 male inmates.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from the prison authorities, the inmates were released on Wednesday from the Mile Two State Central Prison as part of the exercise of the president\u2019s constitutional mandate.<\/p>\n<p>The Prison Service said the decision reflects the government\u2019s commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and reintegration, offering eligible inmates an opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the release ceremony, Ansumana Manneh, the Director General of the Gambia Prison Service (GPS) expressed appreciation to the president for what he described as a compassionate gesture. He encouraged the released individuals to become responsible members of their communities and to demonstrate positive transformation following their incarceration.<\/p>\n<p>The Director General also urged the pardoned inmates to abide by the law and contribute meaningfully to national development.<\/p>\n<p>The Gambia Prison Service reaffirmed its commitment to offender rehabilitation, reform, and successful reintegration into society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia Prison Service has announced that President Adama Barrow has exercised his Prerogative of Mercy under Section 82 of the 1997 Constitution, granting presidential pardon to 56 male inmates. 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