1 week ago
3
The former African Action Congress presidential aspirant also called on citizens to mobilize and raise their voices against what he described as a miscarriage of justice.
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has urged Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora to unite in the fight against corruption within the Nigerian judicial system.
In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Sowore expressed support for human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently being imprisoned in Ekiti State on defamation charges stemming from allegations against Afe Babalola (SAN).
Sowore noted that Nigerians would not rest until Farotimi is freed. The former African Action Congress presidential aspirant also called on citizens to mobilize and raise their voices against what he described as a miscarriage of justice.
"What Chief Afe Babalola & his powerful friends haven't understood in the Dele Farotimi is same way Nigeria Police Force did not see #EndSARS coming, just like #EndSARS, Nigerians have come to the irrefutable conclusion that the Nigerian judiciary NOW ready for a reset!" he said.
The activist announced a Zoom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2024, at 2:00 pm EST (US and Canada), 7:00 pm Nigeria time. Meeting link bit.ly/Farotimi
The meeting will feature keynote speakers, including Sowore himself, Tope Temokun, a human rights attorney, members of Farotimi’s legal team, and Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi, the program anchor of GAIN.
The agenda for the meeting includes an update on Dele Farotimi’s case, actions that participants can take, and a mobilization plan for Friday’s court appearance.
The event is expected to rally support for Farotimi and draw attention to the ongoing fight for justice in Nigeria’s legal system.
SaharaReporters recently reported that the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, had reserved its ruling and adjourned the bail application of Farotimi to Friday, December 20, 2024.
The ruling means Farotimi despite the growing public outcry will remain in custody for another 10 days, prolonging his wait for justice and freedom.
Farotimi last Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 14 charges levelled against him at the Ekiti State Magistrate Court.
The charges, which were initially 16, were amended and reduced to 14 by the prosecution before being served to the defendant.
Image
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) took the lawyer to court on Tuesday morning without handcuffs, after facing a backlash on Monday at the Federal High Court.
SaharaReporters also reported that Farotimi submitted a preliminary objection, urging the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court in Ekiti State to dismiss the defamation suit filed against him by Afe Babalola (SAN).
Follow the Sahara Reporters channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFClvtH5JM6SSsP7M2Y
English (US) ·