Social media users have hailed Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke for intervening in the case involving a teenager who was sentenced for stealing a fowl.

His intervention comes after Adeleke directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to take a look at the severity of the punishment following the public outcry that has trailed it.

In the statement, released on Tuesday, December 17, by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke instructed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to investigate the case and initiate the process for granting the teenager clemency before the end of the year.

“I have received the report of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun State for stealing a fowl.

“Consequently, I have directed the Attorney General to commence a full investigation and initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy to the young man," Adeleke wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

The Governor emphasised that Osun State is committed to justice and equity.

“We must ensure fairness and protect the sanctity of lives. This matter is receiving my direct attention, and urgency is attached to our response,” he assured.

Check out how some social media users reacted

Adeonashillings wrote: "You see what Dele Farotimi was saying about selective judgement . How can you blame Kemi Badenoch hearing this kind of case ? Nigeria is a country for the fittest. Oro yi ti di survival of the fittest bayi ooo."

djabass wrote: "The sentencing of a man to death for stealing a chicken is a damning indictment of the Nigerian judicial system. It highlights the urgent need for reform and raises questions about how many others may be languishing in jail for similarly minor offences."

agbajetoshine said: "Big kudos to the persons behind the podcast, God Almighty will not forsake you and CEO of ovation and Governor of Osun. Thank you so much"

quamtumaire_innovate commented: "I keep asking myself how did the judge came up with that judgement/sentence, I thank the creator for mercy through governor Adeleke, what a relief for the family."

king_george747 wrote: "Such Judgments is spiritual but after the prisoners prayers God set him free. How will u sentence to death by hanging because u stole a common chicken"

kayodegabriel9 said: "Yahaya Bello stole billions of naira in this country,the judicial system granted him bail of token 500m out of billions stolen. What kind of judiciary do we have in this country??? The Farotimi have spoken. God is the ultimate judge,who is going to judge us impartially when we get to Heaven. Shikenna"