Dele Farotimi
Accused of Claims Against Senior Advocate in New Book
Prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been remanded at a correctional facility in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, following allegations of defamation. The charges stem from claims made in his recently published book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, where he accused Senior Advocate of Nigeria Afe Babalola of compromising the Supreme Court.
Farotimi was arraigned before the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. The police prosecutor, Samson Osubu, presented a 16-count charge against him, including cyberbullying and defamation. Farotimi, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Court Adjourns Till December 10
Presiding Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun ordered Farotimi’s remand and adjourned the case to December 10, 2024. The judge directed the defense to submit a formal bail application, stating, “The defendant is hereby ordered remanded at the Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, pending the next hearing.”
Arrest and Allegations
Farotimi was arrested in Lagos on Monday by officers from the Ekiti State Police Command and transported to Ado Ekiti. The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Adeniran Akinwale, confirmed the arrest, citing allegations of cyberbullying and defamation linked to the book.
Farotimi’s detention has sparked discussions about the limits of free speech and the role of the judiciary in addressing claims made against high-profile individuals. His legal team is expected to file for bail ahead of the December court session.
This case highlights the growing tension between free expression and the legal implications of public commentary in Nigeria.
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