Aare Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) in Ado-Ekiti, has stated that human rights activist Dele Farotimi, who was recently remanded by an Ekiti magistrate court, will be released from prison if he can substantiate the allegations made against him.
Farotimi had accused Afe Babalola of corrupting the country’s judiciary system in a book he authored.
Speaking to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Afe Babalola, represented by the head of his legal team, Owoseni Ajayi, urged Nigerians to seek the truth before lending support to Farotimi.
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“Is it wrong for Aare Afe Babalola to seek justice for these false utterances against him? Should justice only be available to Mr Dele Farotimi because Aare Afe Babalola is a global icon? Once Mr Dele Farotimi can show proof that his assertions in the book are true, then he will be free,” Owoseni said.
“Until then, the law allows free speech, but not one that is calculated to injure the good reputation of another.”
He urged, “Nigerians to verify and find out what the truth is first before picking a side,” saying “All facts are verifiable”.
On Wednesday, the police brought Farotimi before the court, where the defendant pleaded not guilty to all 16 charges against him.
In his ruling, Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun ordered that the author be remanded in custody and adjourned the case until December 10, 2024.
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