Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has met with Nigerian legal luminary, Afe Babalola (SAN) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
It was reported that Obi pleaded with Afe Babalola to consider the “situation” of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently remanded at the Ekiti prison.
Obi, who came from Lagos to Ekiti State on Monday, reportedly had “indepth discussions” with Babalola including on Farotimi’s matter.
Sources, who were at the meeting, however confirmed that the former Labour Party candidate rather begged the legal luminary.
“Today, Mr. @PeterObi travelled from Lagos to Ekiti State, dedicating the entire day to meaningful engagements. He visited Aare Afe Babalola at his office within the Afe Babalola University, where they had in-depth discussions on critical issues, including the situation of activists and lawyer @DeleFarotimi,” an X user posted.
“Following this, Mr. @PeterObi proceeded to the prison facility where @DeleFarotimi is being held. In a private meeting, he expressed solidarity and engaged in a candid exchange aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges. – DrMo”.
Afe Babalola has come under intense criticisms since he petitioned the Nigeria police to arrest Farotimi over an alleged defamation.
Farotimi appeared before the court on Monday, December 9, following charges brought against him by Afe Babalola SAN under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015.
The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Monday, granted N50million bail to the human rights lawyer after the police filed charges against him over allegations of cybercrime.
Justice Babs O. Kuewumi, presiding over the court on Monday, ruled that Farotimi be released on bail with conditions that included a N50million surety and a guarantor possessing a landed property of equivalent value.
The case, with suit number FHC/AD/CR/104/2024, was filed by the Inspector-General of Police, alleging cybercrime activities linked to Farotimi.
However, Justice Kuewumi adjourned the case to January 29, 2025, for further proceedings. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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