As Nigeria observes the 2026 World Day Against the Death Penalty, the country faces a decision on the growing number of death row inmates. The event, themed 'Stories for Life,' coincides with recent abolitions of the death penalty in Zimbabwe and Ghana, bringing the total number of abolitionist countries to 114. The German ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefan Rössel, highlighted the profound questions of justice and human dignity raised by the death penalty. Although Nigeria's last execution was in December 2016, the practice remains legal for crimes such as murder, armed robbery, and treason.
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