A Magistrate court sitting in Ado Ekiti has remanded a human rights lawyer, Mr. Dele Farotimi over an alleged case of defamation against the founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola SAN.
Farotimi was arraigned for allegedly publishing a book “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System” where he reportedly alleged that Aare Afe Babalola corrupted the Judiciary and procured judgements in the Supreme Court. Farotimi pleaded “Not guilty’ to all the sixteen-count charge.
Police prosecutor, Samson Osun called for the remand of the suspect in prison custody pending further investigation and for the maintenance of security in the country.
Counsel to the defendant, Mr. Dayo Akeredolu opposed the request for remand and pleaded with the court to admit the defendant to bail on self recognisance or on very liberal terms because the case at hand is bailable and the suspect is a known figure who is not constituting any threat. He said the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
In his ruling, the presiding judge, Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun remanded the suspect in prison custody and adjourned till December 10.
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