Ado-Ekiti—On Thursday, the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti dismissed the defamation case brought against Lagos-based human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi.
The case was initiated by Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, who accused Farotimi of defaming him in his book titled “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.”
During the hearing, the prosecution team, led by Mr. Martins A. Akala, requested permission from the court to withdraw the charges against Farotimi. Akala informed the court that this decision was based on instructions from the police authority. The defense team, led by Adejare Kembi and others, did not object to the prosecution’s request for withdrawal.
In his ruling, Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun, after considering the arguments from both the prosecution and defense, struck out the case without imposing any costs on either party.
ALSO READ General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, widely known as SeaKing. Pastor Adeboye made the call at the church’s February Holy Ghost service held at 3km by 3km auditorium, Simawa, Ogun State. Urging the congregation at the monthly spiritual meeting to take cognisance of the year’s prophecies, he reminded them that God said mockers of the divine would grow louder and more aggressive this year. He added that SeaKing was only fulfilling part of the prophecies. The revered cleric, however, said he was surprised at the social media personality’s arrest, asking the police to release him. In his words: “God told us at the beginning of this year that mockers will be more active, they would become bolder, even hot. “I heard that there was someone who lambasted me thoroughly because I asked my people to fast and pray for 100 days. I did not ask him to fast. I was only talking to my children. “I was told that some people are so angry and they went and arrested him. Release him! He is fulfilling prophecy,” Adeboye said. SeaKing’s arrest is linked to allegations of cyberbullying against Adeboye following remarks made during a live session in December 2024. Previous Arrest and Charges
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