The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu corrected historical injustice and set the ball rolling for national healing and forgiveness by granting state pardon to Herbert Macaulay, former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and 173 others.

Describing the decision as courageous and compassionate, the state chapter of the party said the pardon as yet another display of the President’s humanity, fairness, and statesmanship.

The state Publicity Secretary of APC in the state, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, said Tinubu’s gesture goes beyond symbolism, stressing that it reaffirms his belief in restorative justice and national healing, and in the power of forgiveness to strengthen unity.

In a statement he signed, Oladejo said: “By honouring Herbert Macaulay – one of Nigeria’s founding nationalists – the President has corrected a historical injustice and reaffirmed the dignity of those who fought for our freedom.

“For the living beneficiaries, this act opens a new chapter of hope, redemption, and reintegration. It demonstrates that justice in a democracy must balance accountability with mercy.

“Once again, President Tinubu has shown that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about infrastructure and economy – it is about building a fair, humane, and inclusive nation.”

Oladejo added that the pardon has restored faith in Nigeria’s justice system, deepened reconciliation and reminded citizens that a nation’s greatness lies not only in how it punishes, but also in how it forgives.

The Lagos APC commended Tinubu for leading with heart, courage, and vision.

“His action reflects true leadership – firm, fair, and forward-looking,” Oladejo added.

Tinubu corrected historical injustice pardoning Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, others – Lagos APC