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Boko insists personal views will not influence death penalty decisions

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President Duma Boko says he has made no pronouncement on the death penalty and insists he will not rely on his personal views when deciding on death row cases.

Responding to Parliament this evening, Boko said each case will be assessed individually.

“I will apply myself thoroughly, and it doesn’t happen in a day. The process is ongoing,” he said.

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Boko insists personal views will not influence death penalty decisions

President Duma Boko says he has made no pronouncement on the death penalty and insists he will not rely on his personal views when deciding on death row cases.

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