Peter Obi Offers to Fulfill Bail Conditions for Dele Farotimi in Defamation Case

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has volunteered to meet the bail requirements for human rights attorney Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was granted bail on Friday by an Ekiti Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving Senior Advocate of Nigeria Afe Babalola.

The bail terms include a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a homeowner), surrendering his passport, and refraining from media interviews.

Tanko Yunusa, a former spokesperson for Obi's 2023 presidential campaign, announced Obi’s decision in a statement on his X account on Friday. According to Yunusa, Obi, as an advocate of the rule of law, aims for a resolution that upholds legal processes and benefits all parties involved.

“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 Farotimi on the bail conditions,” Yunusa stated.

Yunusa also relayed Obi’s gratitude to everyone involved in addressing the matter, emphasizing his commitment to resolving the issue in the best interest of all parties and the legal system.

“He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned,” Yunusa added.