Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison custody by a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti until December 10, 2024.
He faces a 16-count charge related to alleged defamation of Afe Babalola, a senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University.
The charges stem from statements in Farotimi's book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, where he alleged corruption involving Afe Babalola and his law firm in Supreme Court judgments. The police prosecutor opposed bail, and the magistrate upheld this, citing the need for further investigation.
Farotimi was arraigned before the court this morning December 4, for allegedly publishing a book “Nigeria and it’s Criminal Justice System’ where he alleged that Babalola corrupted the Judiciary and procured judgements in the Supreme Court there by “exposing him to hatred, contempt, ridicule and damage his hard earned career.”
The suspect Dele Farotimi pleaded not guilty to all the sixteen count charge.
Police prosecutor, Samson Osun called for the remand of the suspect in prison custody pending further investigation and it’s outcome for the maintenance of security in the country.
Counsel to the defendant, Dayo Akeredolu opposed the remand call and pleaded with the court to admit the defendant to bail on very liberal terms and on self recognisance because the case at hand is bailable and the suspect is a known figure who is not constituting any threat . He said the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
In his ruling, the presiding judge, Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun remanded the suspect in prison custody and adjourned the case till December 10.
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