An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD).
The Ekiti State Police Command filed a 16-count charge against Farotimi, accusing him of making defamatory claims in his book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.
The book alleges that Babalola influenced Supreme Court judgments.
Farotimi pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecuting counsel Samson Osun requested his remand, citing concerns about national security.
However, defense counsel Dayo Akeredolu urged the court to grant bail on liberal terms, highlighting Farotimi’s presumed innocence and credible standing.
Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun denied the bail request, ordered the defendant’s remand, and adjourned the case to December 10 for further hearing.
