spartan117:
I know he did a lot to develop bendel state and he even had a university named after him

But Why was he termed a criminal? No one calls another man a criminal for no reason at all.

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wellmax:


Illiterate.
He was sentenced, fine was paid, then he was released. Simple English.

oboi this nigga just identified an illiterate....oya buy beer for the niggurr

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stagger:


Everyone who was close to that situation knew that Ambrose Alli did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to be branded a criminal. Anyone who went to school in then Bendel State and enjoyed the free education, free exercise books, free textbooks of the UPN governments know that Ambrose Alli sacrificed his life, career and all for Bendel State. He died a broken, blind and ailing Professor.

But guess what? A certain Major General Muhammadu Buhari and his Supreme Military Council threw Ambrose Alli, Bisi Onabanjo, Lateef Jakande, and other UPN and NPP governors such as Sam Mbakwe, Solomon Lar and Jim Nwobodo in prison. He also threw Alex Ekwueme in prison and then proceeded to jail Tunde Thompson and Nduka Irabor under Decree 4. We still do not know how many unlucky others were served similar or worse fates by the NSO.

Meanwhile Shehu Shagari was set free and the Kwara guy (I think his name was Aliyu Atta) was "jailed" in a hospital bed.

Tell me, between 1984/85 and what we are seeing today, what has changed?

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stagger:
Can I even add that he did not own a MANSION (here or abroad) at the time of his death? How could a governor who did not build a personal house have embezzled such money?

Yet we have a man named Maina who is accused of embezzling billions in police pension funds and is still a very free man. Fighting corruption indeed.

thesicilian:
The only pardon that matters now is that from the King of Kings.

Racoon:
After jailing Ambrose,allowed him suffered in jailed till he died Buhari is heartless but karma is also waiting.

Favor99:

Expensive joke

Suniyamu:
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has had an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari over plea for presidential pardon for former Governor of Old Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), late Prof. Ambrose Alli.

The President has subsequently instructed the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to begin the process.

Governor Obaseki disclosed this during the Memorial Service held in honour of late Prof. Alli at the Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, in Emaudo, Ekpoma on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

He said he is optimistic that at the next meeting of the Council on Prerogative of Mercy, the President will officially grant the pardon.

Obaseki also assured that he is working with his Delta State counterpart to set modalities to ensure that pension due to late Alli will be paid to his widow and the family.

The governor lauded the former governor’s development strides while he held sway as the governor of what is now Delta and Edo States, noting that the feats are not just intimidating but showed how much can be achieved in just one term in office.

According to him, “I had an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari while in China and discussed the issue of a presidential pardon for late Prof. Alli and the president asked me to meet with the Attorney General of the Federation. This I have done and have also written to him.”

Delta State Governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Okowa said Delta State will continue to remember Alli for developing the state and has a lot to thank him for. “We are grateful, as his developmental strides can still be seen, years after his death,” he said.

The former governor’s eldest son, Mr. Andrew Folorunso Alli, who is the Ezomo of Ekpoma, regretted that his late father was still termed a criminal despite his contributions to the development of Delta and Edo states and Nigeria.

Source: http://thebellng.com/obaseki-approaches-buhari-seeks-official-pardon-for-ambrose-alli/

Photo 1:
L-R: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; His Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu; Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Esohe Ikponmwen; and Ezomo of Ekpoma, Chief Andrew Folorunso Alli, during the 29th Anniversary Mass held in honour of Late Prof. Ambrose Alli, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, in Ekpoma.

Bimpe29:
Thank God that it's the same Buhari that jailed him then, that's about to pardon him posthumously.
It means medicine after death aimed at scoring cheap political score by Buhari.

Priye007:
Pls Buhari should revamp economy and live the dead to rest in peace.

kitaatita:

I think he donated State funds to NPN, his political party

senatordave1:

Stop this unreasonable comment.didnt you read where it was stated that governor obaseki initiated the moves and not buhari?

Just2endowed2:

These was the reason i never voted for this TYRANT. i will say it again that if theyouth know history, no one will vote for a backward unrepentant military dictator. I warned almost all my family and friends never to associate with the devils veils but they thought i know nothing.

Back in 1983, buhari illiteracy and ignorant cost nigeria great economic meltdown that the dullard halt and paused all economic growth in the country.

He canceled construction of the metro rail way system in Lagos state. Arrest Prof Ali because the massive road and other economic development the prof carried out, the lifeless one see nothing in it.

Due to his poor health in detention, the prof died. Of course, thanks to the record breaker of human right and violation.It is buhari that need our pardon.

wink2015:


THIS IS A POSITIVE STEPS THAT IS COMING FROM THE PRESIDENT BUHARI LED FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION.

"The Labours of our heroes shall never be in vain"

I also give kudos to governor Obaseki of Edo state for bringing to the attention of the federal government the contribution of Professor Ambrose Alli.

Professor Ambrose Alli delivered on the Chief Obafemi Awolowo free education policy of the UNITY PARTY OF NIGERIA ( UPN ) which help to give education to many children from poor home in the then Bendel state ( now Edo state and Delta state )

It is quite unfornate that many politicians who rode on Professor Ambrose Alli free education policy in the then Bendel and Chief Obafemi Awolowo free education policy in the then western region ( south western Nigeria ) are wickedly pulling the ladder that took them to greater position in public office and the private sectors.

Professor Ambrose Alli and Chief Obafemi Awolowo deserve the honour and public recognition for their contribution to a better Nigeria.