The embattled human rights activist and author of the controversial book “Nigeria And Its Criminal Justice System,” Dele Farotimi, has been admitted to bail by an Ekiti State magistrate court on a surety of ₦30 million today, Friday, December 20.
The bail bond must be undertaken by two sureties, one of which must be a house owner.
The defendant is also required to submit his travellers passport and has been barred from granting any media interviews until further notice.
Mr Farotimi was arrested on December 3, facing multiple charges of defamation and other cybercrimes brought on by petitions of a legal mogul Afe Babalola.
It should be recalled that prominent Nigerians including former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Bishop M. Kukah, and even Yoruba sociopolitical organization, Afenifere had made spirited intervention for his release.
Peter Obi Comes To The Rescue
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he would meet the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi including the pledge of ₦30 million bail bond.
Peter Obi‘s decision to meet Farotimi’s bail condition was disclosed by former spokesman of his presidential campaign organization, in 2023, Tanko Yunusa in an X post on Friday.
According to him, the former governor of Anambra State wanted the allegation against the former member of his campaign organization to be resolved in the best interest of all concerned.
Dele Farotimi, a beacon of light,
— oseni rufai (@ruffydfire) December 19, 2024
With courage so fierce, it ignites the night.
In the face of darkness, he stands tall,
A voice for the voiceless, he answers the call.
Unyielding in spirit, with words like a sword,
He fights for justice, truth his accord.
Through trials and…
“I consulted His Excellency, Peter Obi, as the leader of the Obidient Movement. As a respecter of rule of law, due process, and order he offered to take Dele Farontimi on the bail conditions.
“He thanked our courts and all concerned on this matter. His concern is that situation be resolved to the best interest of all concerned as well as our legal system.
“He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned,” Obi’s aide stated.
Farotimi is an ardent supporter of Peter Obi, and served both in the latter’s presidential campaign council in 2023 and the legal team that challenged the elections result.
Comment, Like 👍, share this article, and Follow us on our social media handles.
WhatsApp Channel
Telegram Channel
