Peter Obi visited Aare Afe Babalola, At the Afe Babalola University, he also visited activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi in the prison. This comes amidst tensions following Farotimi’s arrest and arraignment over allegations of defaming Afe Babalola in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The case has sparked widespread reactions, with Obi criticizing the handling of the matter and emphasizing the need for justice and freedom of expression in Nigeria.
Farotimi has since been granted bail, with conditions set by an Ekiti magistrate court. Meanwhile, Afe Babalola has defended his decision to take legal action, citing defamatory claims made in the book about his integrity and legal practice.
Peter Obi’s visit was aimed at finding a solution to the ongoing tension between the two parties.
