The defamation case against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been dropped, following the police prosecutor’s motion to withdraw the suit at the Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court. This comes after a similar ruling at the Federal High Court, where cyberbullying and defamation charges were also dismissed.
The defamation case stemmed from Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, in which he alleged that Afe Babalola had corrupted Supreme Court justices. However, Babalola withdrew his charges following the intervention of prominent traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Farotimi’s lawyer, Kembi Adejare, expressed approval of the decision, highlighting that the legal process had now been concluded, allowing Farotimi to move forward without further complications.
It’s an interesting turn of events, especially with the role traditional rulers played in the withdrawal. Does this legal outcome seem surprising to you given the context?
