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Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi met with Nigerian legal luminary Afe Babalola, SAN, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Obi had asked with Babalola to address the “situation” of Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer in Ekiti jail.
The legal luminary has come under intense criticisms since he petitioned the Nigerian police to arrest Farotimi, with Nigerians locally and in the diaspora already set for a mega protest to force the nonagenarian to stop his alleged abuse of power.
Obi, who came from Lagos to Ekiti State on Monday, reportedly had “indepth discussions” with Babalola including on Farotimi’s matter, but sources who were at the meeting confirmed that the former Labour Party candidate rather begged the legal luminary.
Farotimi had appeared before the court on Monday following charges brought against him by Afe Babalola SAN under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015.
“Today, Mr. @PeterObi travelled 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,” an X user posted.
“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. – DrMo”
On Monday, the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, granted Farotimi, a human rights lawyer, N50 million bail after the police brought charges against him for cybercrime.
Justice Babs O. Kuewumi, who presided over the court on Monday, December 9, 2024, ordered that Farotimi be released on bail with terms including a N50 million guarantee and a guarantor with a landed property of equal value.
The Inspector-General of Police filed the complaint, with suit number FHC/AD/CR/104/2024, claiming cybercrime crimes involving Farotimi.
However, Justice Kuewumi delayed the matter to January 29, 2025, for additional proceedings.
Last Friday, SaharaReporters revealed that the Nigerian police had filed new charges against Farotimi before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on claims of cybercrime.
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