Obi pledges to fulfill bail conditions for Farotimi

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions of detained human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi.

Recall that on Friday Farotimi was granted bail by an Ekiti Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving Afe Babalola.

Babalola had accused Farotimi of tarnishing his reputation as a legal professional in his book: Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.

The bail conditions require a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must own a house), surrendering his passport, and refraining from granting media interviews.

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Obi’s decision was announced by Tanko Yunusa, who was his spokesperson during his 2023 presidential campaign under the Labour Party (LP), in a statement shared on Friday via his X account.

Yunusa explained that Obi, as a proponent of the rule of law, wanted the issue resolved in a way that respects legal processes and benefits everyone involved.

“I consulted His Excellency, Peter Obi, as the leader of the Obidient Movement. As a respecter of rule of law, due process, and order, he offered to take Dele Farotimi on the bail conditions.

“His concern is that the situation be resolved in the best interest of all parties and our legal system. He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned.”

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