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Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted N50 million bail by a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. This follows his arrest and remand in prison custody over allegations of criminal defamation against prominent lawyer Aare Afe Babalola. The case has sparked protests and raised questions about freedom of speech and the power…

Dele Farotimi’s Legal Quagmire: Defamation, the Supreme Court, and a Path to Redemption

Chukwudi AdeyemiDecember 8, 2024December 8, 202405 mins

Dele Farotimi, known for his outspoken views, finds himself in legal hot water after publishing accusations against prominent lawyer Chief Afe Babalola. Farotimi’s book alleges Babalola compromised the Supreme Court, leading to defamation charges. This article analyzes the legal complexities of the case, drawing parallels with a similar case involving Chief Babalola, and suggests a…