Photo: Peter Obi Visits Dele Farotimi After His Return From Prison

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 geeral elections, Peter Obi, has described lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, as a man who desires a “better Nigeria.”...Read Full Article >>➤

Obi extolled Farotimi’s virtue in a series of tweets on Friday, following his visit to the lawyer who recently returned from a correctional facility in Ekiti State after being arrested on December 3 by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command.

The arrest was linked to allegations of defamation and cyberbullying brought against him by renowned legal icon and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Aare Afe Babalola.

Babalola alleged that Farotimi defamed him in a 116-page book titled Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.

“Since his return from the correctional centre in Ekiti, I have not had the opportunity to meet with him. I was pleased to find him in good spirits and deeply encouraged by his unwavering dedication to the struggle for a better Nigeria,” The former Governor of Anambra State wrote. “Dele Farotimi exemplifies courage in the face of adversity, consistently taking bold stands for good governance in our nation. “I wish him a fruitful and productive year as we continue to work together toward the development of our country,” Obi added.

Meanwhile, some netizens have since reacted to Obi’s disclosure on X. See some comments below:

@DavidEboh5 wrote: “This is a beautiful way to start a beautiful year. Dele Farotimi deserves your visit and we are glad that you did the right thing as always.

@lekside34 wrote: “The real 001. Thank you for standing on the path of truth always and may the Lord bless your going and coming always. In 2027, we are going all out to see you emerge as the president of Nigeria. It must happen in my lifetime”.

@Arakunrin_MFR wrote: “Peter Obi’s work rate over the last 48 hours is consistent and should be examined; it demonstrates his admirable qualities and cross-border empathy for people. Kudos”