Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have reportedly arrested human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on allegations of defaming Tony Elumelu, the Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa.
The arrest was announced by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, in a post on his X account on Tuesday.
Sowore explained that Elumelu had filed a petition accusing Farotimi of defamation.
He called for the immediate release of the lawyer, stressing that the police should not be used to resolve personal conflicts.
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Sowore wrote, “I just learned that Dele Farotimi was arrested by the Nigerian Police over a petition by Tony Elumelu of UBA Group alleging Dele defamed him.
“It is pertinent that the Nigerian police are notified that the institution cannot continue to be used to settle personal scores, and we, the citizens of Nigeria, would no longer tolerate such a situation.
“Therefore, the police at Zone 2 in Lagos are advised to release Barrister Dele Farotimi immediately.”
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