DELE FAROTIMI GRANTED N50 MILLION BAIL BY FEDERAL HIGH COURT

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted a N50 million bail to human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. This development comes after Farotimi was taken to court by Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, for alleged defamation.

BAIL CONDITIONS

The bail conditions, as set by the court, require Farotimi to provide a N50 million surety in the like sum. The surety must be someone with landed property. Additionally, Farotimi must provide two sureties who are residents of Ekiti State and own landed property.

CASE ADJOURNMENT

The case has been adjourned to January 29, 2025, to allow for further hearing. Farotimi’s lawyers have expressed confidence in their client’s innocence and have vowed to vigorously defend him against the allegations.

REACTIONS

The news of Farotimi’s bail has been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some have expressed support for the human rights activist, while others have criticized the court’s decision.

CONTEXT

Farotimi has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and has been involved in several high-profile cases. His arrest and subsequent bail have sparked concerns about the state of human rights in Nigeria.

CONCLUSION

The case against Dele Farotimi is ongoing, and the outcome is yet to be determined. However, the granting of bail to the human rights activist is seen as a positive development by many. As the case continues, it is expected to generate significant interest and attention from the public and the media.