Dele Farotimi: Peter Obi visits Afe Babalola to ‘beg’ for embattled activis

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has visited Nigerian legal luminary, Afe Babalola, SAN, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Obi had pleaded with Babalola to consider the “situation” of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who has been remanded at the Ekiti prison.

Babalola has come under intense criticism from several Nigerians since he petitioned the police to arrest Farotimi.

On Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum.

However, Obi has decided to try and mediate between the two lawyers.

A social activist, Moses Paul, posted pictures and images of Obi’s visit to Ado-Ekiti on X and wrote: “Today, Mr. @PeterObi traveled from Lagos to Ekiti State, dedicating the entire day to meaningful engagements.

“He visited Aare Afe Babalola at his office within the Afe Babalola University, where they had in-depth discussions on critical issues, including the situation of activists and lawyer DeleFarotimi.

“Following this, Mr Peter Obi proceeded to the prison facility where Dele Farotimi is being held.

“In a private meeting, he expressed solidarity and engaged in a candid exchange aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges.”