Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has offered to meet the bail conditions for human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi.
Farotimi was granted bail by an Ekiti Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving legal luminary Afe Babalola. The court set the bail requirements at a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must own a property), the surrender of Farotimi’s passport, and a restriction from granting media interviews.
The announcement of Obi’s support came through Tanko Yunusa, a former spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign. In a statement shared on Friday via his X (formerly Twitter) account, Yunusa emphasized Obi’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and fairness.
“I consulted His Excellency, Peter Obi, as the leader of the Obidient Movement. As someone who respects the rule of law, due process, and order, he has offered to fulfill Dele Farotimi’s bail conditions,” Yunusa stated.
He further expressed Obi’s gratitude to the judiciary and stakeholders involved in the case. “His priority is that the matter be resolved in the best interest of all parties and in line with our legal system. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to everyone concerned,” Yunusa added.
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