Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who an Ekiti Magistrate Court granted bail on Friday.
Farotimi is involved in a defamation case involving Afe Babalola, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University.
The bail conditions, which Obi has pledged to fulfill, are quite stringent, requiring a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must own a house), surrendering his passport, and refraining from granting media interviews.
According to Tanko Yunusa, a former spokesperson for Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, Obi’s decision to offer bail for Farotimi was motivated by his desire to see the issue resolved in a way that respects legal processes and benefits all parties involved.
Yunusa stated, “I consulted His Excellency, Peter Obi, as the leader of the Obidient Movement. As a respecter of rule of law, due process, and order, he offered to take Dele Farotimi on the bail conditions.”
Yunusa also expressed Obi’s gratitude to all concerned in the matter, saying, “His concern is that the situation be resolved in the best interest of all parties and our legal system. He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned.”
