Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has finally regained his freedom after meeting the bail conditions imposed on him by the Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Farotimi who was arrested by the police 21 days ago, is being prosecuted for an alleged criminal defamation of legal luminary Chief Afe Babalola, SAN.
His arrest followed a petition written to the police by Babalola who accused him of defaming him in his recently published book ‘Nigeria And Its Criminal Justice System.”
But on December 20, the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N30 million with two sureties (one of whom must own a house). He was also ordered to surrender his Nigerian passport and banned from granting any media interview.
Popular social activist Omoyele Sowore broke the news of Farotimi’s release: He wrote on his X handle: “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,” Sowore wrote on his X handle today.
“The struggle continues! Happy holidays to you all!”