BREAKING: Court Finally Grants Bail to Dele Farotimi with N30m Condition

• Dele Farotimi, the embattled human rights activist and lawyer, has been granted a ₦30 million bail by the magistrate court in Ekiti
• Farotimi approached the magistrate court with heavy security, which included the police and other security agencies
• In the bail conditions, Farotimi was required to provide responsible two sureties and submitted his international passport

The magistrate court in Ekiti state granted Dele Farotimi, an embattled human rights activist and lawyer, a ₦30 million bail. The embattled activist arrived at the magistrate's court with heavy security, including the policemen and other enforcement agents, in a trending video.

The bail conditions are quite strict, requiring Farotimi to provide two responsible sureties and surrender his international passport to the court. Additionally, he has been instructed not to grant any media interviews while the case is ongoing.

Channels TV reported that Farotimi's troubles began when the Ekiti Police Command arraigned him following a petition from Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Babalola accused Farotimi of criminally defaming him in his recently released book.

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Summary of Dele Farotimi's bail conditions

It's worth noting that earlier reports mentioned Farotimi being granted bail in the sum of N50 million. However, the latest reports confirm that the bail was indeed set at N30 million.

The case has sparked significant interest, with many watching to see how it unfolds. For now, Farotimi is out on bail, but the conditions of his release are clear: he must be mindful of his actions and avoid any further controversy while the case is ongoing.

Farotimi's case has sparked widespread interest and debate, with many calling for his release and criticizing the circumstances surrounding his detention. The bail grant is likely to be seen as a positive development by many who have been advocating for Farotimi's freedom.

Dele Farotimi faces threat of being debarred

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Afe Babalola law firm has written to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to remove Dele Farotimi's name from the list of lawyers in Nigeria.

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Ola Faro, a partner in the law firm, who signed the petition, alleged that the embattled Farotimi violated several ethics of the profession in his book.

Dele Farotimi is currently facing several suits bordering on defamation over his book, and the development has generated controversies among several Nigerians.

Source: Legit.ng