Adebayo Adenrele

 

 

A Magistrate court sitting in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state has remanded human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi over an alleged case of defamation against the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola.

Farotimi, who was arrested at his chambers on Tuesday in Lagos by Officers from Ekiti State Police Command, was arraigned for publishing a book “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System” where he alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the Judiciary and procured judgements in the supreme court.

The suspect Dele Farotimi pleaded not guilty to all the sixteen count charge.

Police prosecutor, Samson Osun called for the remand of the suspect in prison custody  pending further investigation and its outcome  for the maintenance of security in the country.

Counsel to the defendant, Dayo Akeredolu opposed the remand call and pleaded with the court to admit the defendant to bail on very liberal terms and on self recognizance because the case at hand is bailable and the suspect is a known figure who  is not constituting any threat.

He said the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

In his ruling, the presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun remanded the suspect in prison custody and adjourned till December 10.