Judiciary
A magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti has granted human rights activist Dele Farotimi bail in the sum of N30 million.
According to Vanguard reports, the 2023 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced the development on his X (Twitter) handle on Friday.
The bail conditions include a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews.
However, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has disclosed his readiness to meet Farotim’s bail conditions says former spokesman of his presidential campaign organization, in 2023, Tanko Yunusa via his X handle, on Friday.
According to Yunusa, the former governor of Anambra State wanted the allegation against the former member of his campaign organization to be resolved in the best interest of all concerned.
“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 Farontimi on the bail conditions.
“He thanked our courts and all concerned on this matter. His concern is that situation be resolved to the best interest of all concerned as well as our legal system.
“He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned,” Obi’s aide stated.
A.I
Dec. 20, 2024
Tags: Omoyele Sowore
