- Ekiti Court Imposes Strict Conditions, Including Surrender of Passport and Media Restrictions
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court has granted bail to Dele Farotimi, a lawyer and prominent human rights activist, who is facing charges of alleged criminal defamation. The bail, set at N30 million, comes with strict conditions as stipulated by Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun during Friday’s hearing.
The court mandated that Farotimi must provide two responsible sureties and surrender his international passport as part of the bail terms. Furthermore, the activist was prohibited from granting media interviews while the legal proceedings continue.
Farotimi’s arraignment by the Ekiti Police Command followed a petition by elder statesman and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola. Babalola alleged that Farotimi had defamed him in a recently published book.
The case has attracted significant public attention due to Farotimi’s outspoken stance on human rights issues.
Further updates on this case are expected as proceedings continue.
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