Dele Farotimi Granted Bail
The embattled lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi has been granted a N50 million bail by the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The court’s decision was revealed by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle on Monday.
https://x.com/YeleSowore/status/1866073921960788290?t=7wN4VlvAv6_u_aDk0zDGig&s=19
“The first hurdle was crossed. #DeleFarotimi was granted bail of N50 million surety in the like sum with someone with landed property. The case was adjourned to January 29, 2025,” the tweet read.
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Osun Defender reports that Farotimi was arrested last week Tuesday by police officer from Ekiti for allegedly defaming Mr Afe Babalola, SAN, and he was subsequently arraigned on Wednesday before a Magistrate Court where he was remanded without bail.
On Friday, the police filed fresh charges against Farotimi before a Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti.
Details later
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