How army officer convicted of sodomy avoided jail, got pardon, landed top university jobs (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian army officer convicted of sodomy in 1997 avoided jail time, received a presidential pardon in 2013, and later secured academic positions, including a university dean role, despite the conviction remaining on his record.

• A Nigerian army officer convicted of sodomy in 1997 avoided jail time and received a presidential pardon in 2013.
• The military changed his dismissal record to voluntary retirement, restored benefits, and he later became a university dean.
• Legal experts noted weaknesses in the justice system allowing influential individuals to evade punishment despite court rulings.