Farotimi Returns To Prison As Court Fixes Date On Bail Application

Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison custody after the Ekiti State Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti adjourned its ruling on his bail application.

The presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, on Monday, reserved the decision on Farotimi’s bail until December 20, 2024, leaving the activist in detention.

This development stems from allegations of defamation against Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, in his book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,” where he accused Babalola of corrupting Supreme Court judges.

Farotimi was arrested in Lagos and transferred to Ekiti State, where he was arraigned on a 16-count charge.

He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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The police prosecutor requested his remand in prison custody pending further investigation, while his counsel argued for bail on liberal terms, citing the presumption of innocence.

After the arguments, Dele Farotimi was granted a bail of N50m and surety in like sum, which must be resident in Ekiti State with a landed property, including the travel passport of the defendant should be submitted at the court.