December 4, 2024
By Idris Buba
A Magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday remanded a Lagos based human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi over an alleged case of defamation against the founder of Afe Babalola University, Afe Babalola SAN.
Farotimi, was arrested at his chamber in Lagos on Tuesday by officers from Ekiti State Police Command, and arraigned for allegedly publishing a book he titled “Nigeria and it’s Criminal Justice System” where he was said to have, alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the Judiciary and procured judgements in the supreme court there by exposing him to hatred, contempt, ridicule and damage his hard earn career.
However, the defendant, Dele Farotimi pleaded not guilty to all the sixteen count charge.
READ MORE; Human Rights Lawyer, Farotimi Arrested Over Defamation Allegation.
The police prosecutor, Samson Osun, called for the remand of the suspect in prison custody pending further investigation and it’s outcome.
Counsel to the defendant, Dayo Akeredolu opposed the remand, stating that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty and pleaded with the court to admit the defendant to bail on very liberal terms and on self recognisance because the case at hand is bailable and the suspect is a known figure who is not constituting any threat .
The presiding Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, in his ruling, remanded the defendant in prison custody and adjourned hearing till December 10.
