The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023
elections, Peter Obi has paid a visit to Dele Farotimi at his Lagos residence.
In a post shared on X Thursday, Obi revealed that this was his first time meeting Farotimi since his release from the correctional facility in Ekiti state.
Obi hailed Farotimi, who had served as the spokesperson for his 2023 presidential campaign, as a symbol of courage.
“Yesterday, following my visit and meeting with President Obasanjo, I made time to visit my dear younger brother, Dele Farotimi,” Obi wrote.
“Since his return from the correctional center in Ekiti, I have not had the opportunity to meet with him.
“I was pleased to find him in good spirits and deeply encouraged by his unwavering dedication to the struggle for a better Nigeria.”
@DeleFarotimi exemplifies courage in the face of adversity, consistently taking bold stands for good governance in our nation. I wish him a fruitful and productive year as we continue to work together toward the development of our country.
Farotimi had been remanded by the Ekiti state magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti for 21 days over an alleged defamation case.
The police accused him of “criminally defaming” Afe Babalola, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in his book titled Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.
He regained his freedom on December 24, after being granted bail of N30 million by the court.
Farotimi had been arrested on December 3, 2024, at his office in Lagos before being taken to Ekiti.
During his detention, Obi visited Afe Babalola at his office in Ekiti state.
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