Dele Farotimi regains freedom after meeting bail conditions
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released from custody after meeting his bail conditions and is on his way to his home in Lagos.
The news of his release was shared by fellow politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore.
Farotimi was arrested earlier this month on accusations of defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD).
After spending time in a correctional facility in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, he arrived at the Magistrate Court premises on Friday around 9:45 am, amidst a significant security presence.
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Sowore took to X to announce that Farotimi is now no longer in the prison yard in Ekiti State.
He wrote: “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in Ekiti state and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”
A few days ago, a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti had granted Farotimi N30 million bail, two sureties, one of whom must be a property owner, a submission of Farotimi’s passport and a prohibition of Farotimi granting media interviews once released.
Confirming his release, another lawyer and activist, Chii Odinakalu also wrote on X, “In Ekiti, @DeleFarotimi has perfected bail & regained his freedom. He’ll be on his way back to Lagos. To all the friends of Justice who have been vigilant through this, we say please remain vigilant. It is not the end nor the beginning of the end. This is an #AttritionMarathon.”
The development comes after former Anambra State governor and politician, Peter Obi, last week, promised to help meet Farotimi’s bail conditions.
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