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Dele Farotimi Sent Back to Jail as Bail Hearing is Postponed to December 20
Mr. Dele Farotimi, has been remanded in jail once again, following a decision by the court regarding his bail application.
This comes after the court adjourned the hearing for his bail request to December 20, 2024.
Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), took to his X handle to share the news, offering his support for Farotimi’s cause.
Sowore, a prominent activist himself, expressed his frustration, stating, Dele Farotimi has been sent back to prison for the next 10 days.
See what begging has done? #FreeDeleFarotimiNow.
Farotimi, a well-known figure in Nigeria’s human rights community, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Tuesday.
The session was scheduled to address his bail hearing, but the proceedings ended with the judge setting a later date for a ruling.
Farotimi’s arrival at the courthouse was marked by tight security, as he was escorted in a police security van and accompanied by correctional center officials.
Farotimi, who is known for his fierce defense of civil liberties and social justice, has often found himself at odds with the Nigerian government.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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