Dele Farotimi: Peter Obi visits Afe Babalola to ‘beg’ for embattled activist

Dele Farotimi: Peter Obi visits Afe Babalola to ‘beg’ for embattled activist

 Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP),
Peter Obi, has visited Nigerian legal luminary, Afe Babalola, SAN, in
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

 

Obi had pleaded with Babalola to consider the “situation” of
human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who has been remanded at the Ekiti prison.

 

Babalola has come under intense criticism from several
Nigerians since he petitioned the police to arrest Farotimi.

 

On Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N50
million and a surety in like sum.

 

However, Obi has decided to try and mediate between the two
lawyers.

 

A social activist, Moses Paul, posted pictures and images of
Obi’s visit to Ado-Ekiti on X and wrote: “Today, Mr. @PeterObi traveled from
Lagos to Ekiti State, dedicating the entire day to meaningful engagements.

 

“He visited Aare Afe Babalola at his office within the Afe
Babalola University, where they had in-depth discussions on critical issues,
including the situation of activists and lawyer @DeleFarotimi.

 

“Following this, Mr. @PeterObi proceeded to the prison
facility where @DeleFarotimi is being held.

 

“In a private meeting, he expressed solidarity and engaged
in a candid exchange aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges.”

Source: Dele Farotimi: Peter Obi visits Afe Babalola to ‘beg’ for embattled activist

 - NigerianEye
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