Saturday, December 21, 2024 - The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
Farotimi was on Friday granted bail by an Ekiti
Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving Afe Babalola.
The bail conditions require a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of
whom must own a house), surrendering his passport, and refraining from granting
media interviews.
A former spokesperson for Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, Tanko
Yunusa, in a statement shared on Friday via his X account, announced the
decision of Mr Obi.
Yunusa said that Obi, as a proponent of the rule of law, wanted the
issue resolved in a way that respects legal processes and benefits everyone
involved.
“I consulted His Excellency, Peter Obi, as the leader of the Obidient
Movement. As a respecter of rule of law, due process, and order, he offered to
take Dele Farotimi on the bail conditions,” Yunusa stated.
He further expresssed Obi’s gratitude to all concerned in the matter.
“His concern is that the situation be resolved in the best interest of
all parties and our legal system.
“He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned,” Yunusa added.
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