Tag: Dele Farotimi
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Unrepentant Farotimi says “in 2027, I will still vote Peter Obi”
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi, stating that he will back the former Anambra State governor if he runs in the 2027 presidential election. Farotimi, who made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s program stated that talks about the 2027 elections at this time are distracting. He…
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Another heavy knock on IBB’s book as activist Farotimi describes it as “collectivity of lies”
Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer, has described former military President Ibrahim Babangida’s book as a collectivty of lies. Farotimi, who lived through Babangida’s rule, recounted his experiences as a participant in the fight against the former leader’s “evil actions and inactions Farotimi’s comments come after Babangida’s recent admission that Chief M.K.O. Abiola won the…
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Appointment entangles Farotimi in Afenifere’s leadership crisis
The crisis engulfing the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, over its leadership tussle took a new twist, on Wednesday, as the Pa Reuben Fasoranti-led faction rejected the appointment of Dele Farotimi as the Organising Secretary of the group.
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Finally, court strikes out suit Afe Babalola filed against Farotimi
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday struck out the criminal defamation suit against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
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Court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday struck out the criminal defamation suit against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Justice Babs Kuewunmi struck out the case following an application for the withdrawal of the charge by the prosecution.
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How Ooni of Ife persuaded Afe Babalola to drop court charges against Dele Farotimi
Details regarding how the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, intervened in the lingering court case instituted by Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi have emerged.
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Legal icon, Babalola to withdraw suit against Farotimi
Legal icon and elder statesman, Afe Babalola has said he is ready to withdraw his criminal defamation suit against rights activist, Dele Farotimi.
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Afe Babalola: Nigeria could have happened to me – Farotimi breaks down in tears
Controversial human rights lawyer cum activist, Dele Farotimi, has broken down in tears during a live video session while reflecting on the support he received from Nigerians during his detention.
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Afe Babalola: Farotimi breaks silence after his release from prison
Controversial human rights lawyer cum activist, Dele Farotimi, has reaffirmed his integrity and dedication to truth in his advocacy work.
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Peter Obi to clear Dele Farotimi’s ₦30 million bail fee
The presidential candidate of the Labour party(LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has offered to meet the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.