Afe Babalola's legal team, led by Owoseni Ajayi, Olakanmi Falade, and Lawrence Fasanmi, has set conditions for the release of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who they allege defamed the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
During a press briefing held in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, the legal representatives stated that Farotimi must substantiate his defamatory allegations against Babalola.
The dispute stems from statements made by Farotimi that the legal team considers injurious to Babalola's reputation. They emphasized that proving these claims is a prerequisite for resolving the matter amicably..
The lawyers said Babalola petitioned the Police to investigate the defamatory allegations Farotimi made in the book titled, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’.
They explained that charging Farotimi to court by the law enforcement agency was for the law to take its due cause on the matter.
Ajayi said the press conference was to correct the various misleading publications about the ongoing matter between the Nigeria Police Force and Farotimi.
He said, “All facts are verifiable. I urge Nigerians to verify and find out what the truth is first before picking a side.
“Is it wrong for Aare Afe Babalola to seek justice for these false utterances against him? Should justice only be available to Mr Dele Farotimi because Aare Afe Babalola is a global icon?
“Once Mr Dele Farotimi can show proof that his assertions in the book are true, then he will be free.
“The law allows free speech, but not one that is calculated to injure the good reputation of another.”
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