Eighteen Nigerians have a date with the executioner tomorrow in the Asian state of Indonesia, except President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is currently on a visit to Nigeria, intervenes.
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday pleaded with his Indonesian counterpart to stop the execution of the Nigerians who were convicted for drug-related offenses.
He was yet to give any commitment before the two leaders went for a state dinner last night in Abuja.
Apart from the 18, 30 other Nigerians are on the death row in that country for drug trafficking.
Jonathan, who made the plea during a bilateral discussion with the Indonesian President in Abuja, demanded a bilateral tie on exchange of prisoners by both countries.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, in a tweet last night said his principal was concerned about the planned execution.
Abati said: “President Jonathan requested for a stay of execution of Nigerians on death row in Indonesia while both explore agreement on exchange of prisoners.
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