United States Congressman Riley Moore has responded to the release of Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer who was sentenced to death by an Adamawa State High Court. Jackson was convicted for killing a radical herder in self-defense after his home was attacked.

Moore, who has been a vocal advocate for Jackson’s release, raised the issue during Congressional hearings focused on Nigeria’s security situation. The American lawmaker had been calling for Jackson’s freedom for several months, pushing for a fair resolution of his case.

Governor’s Pardon in Commemoration of Christmas

On Sunday, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced that Jackson, along with other individuals, had been granted a state pardon. The pardon, according to Fintiri, was issued in celebration of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Moore’s Reaction to the Pardon

In his response, Congressman Moore expressed his satisfaction with Jackson’s pardon but emphasized that the Nigerian government must continue to take further action to address the broader security concerns in the country. Moore acknowledged that he had observed positive changes since his visit to Nigeria, stating, “My concerns, and those of President Trump, are being taken seriously by the Nigerian government.”

He praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for demonstrating a willingness to engage with the American government in efforts to improve Nigeria’s security situation.

Security Concerns for Jackson

However, Moore expressed serious concern for Jackson’s safety following the pardon, urging that nothing must happen to the released farmer. He called on the government at all levels to ensure Jackson’s security, underlining the importance of protecting the pardoned individuals from any potential threats or retaliatory actions.United States Congressman Riley Moore has responded to the release of Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer who was sentenced to death by an Adamawa State High Court. Jackson was convicted for killing a radical herder in self-defense after his home was attacked.

Moore, who has been a vocal advocate for Jackson’s release, raised the issue during Congressional hearings focused on Nigeria’s security situation. The American lawmaker had been calling for Jackson’s freedom for several months, pushing for a fair resolution of his case.

Governor’s Pardon in Commemoration of Christmas

On Sunday, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced that Jackson, along with other individuals, had been granted a state pardon. The pardon, according to Fintiri, was issued in celebration of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Moore’s Reaction to the Pardon

In his response, Congressman Moore expressed his satisfaction with Jackson’s pardon but emphasized that the Nigerian government must continue to take further action to address the broader security concerns in the country. Moore acknowledged that he had observed positive changes since his visit to Nigeria, stating, “My concerns, and those of President Trump, are being taken seriously by the Nigerian government.”

He praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for demonstrating a willingness to engage with the American government in efforts to improve Nigeria’s security situation.

Security Concerns for Jackson

However, Moore expressed serious concern for Jackson’s safety following the pardon, urging that nothing must happen to the released farmer. He called on the government at all levels to ensure Jackson’s security, underlining the importance of protecting the pardoned individuals from any potential threats or retaliatory actions.