Peter Obi to pay Dele Farotimi’s N30 million bail fee
Headlines Friday, December 20th, 2024
By Udeze Ekene
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he would meet the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
Naija News reported that Farotimi, in his alleged defamation case against Afe Babalola, was granted bail by Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday.
The bail conditions include N30 million bond, 2 sureties (one shall be a house owner), submit his passport and shall not grant any media interview.
Peter Obi‘s decision to meet Farotimi’s bail condition was communicated by former spokesman of his presidential campaign organization, in 2023, Tanko Yunusa.
Yunusa disclosed this in a brief statement on his X handle, on Friday.
According to him, 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.
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