He is alleged, among others, to have accused Babalola of compromising the Supreme Court.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been remanded in the state’s correctional centre by an Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, Ado Ekiti Division, for allegedly defaming the character of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola, in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ .
He is alleged to have written, among others, that Babalola had compromised the Supreme Court.
Farotimi was arraigned in court on Wednesday, December 12, 2024 before the Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun.
Following the brief by the police prosecutor, Samson Osubu, on the 16-count allegation, Farotimi pleaded not guilty, and the Chief Magistrate adjourned the matter till December 10, 2024.
The presiding magistrate advised the defendant to file a formal application for bail before declaring the matter adjourned till Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
”The defendant is hereby ordered remanded at the Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti,” he added.