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Sowore Criticizes Peter Obi’s Visit to Afe Babalola Over Dele Farotimi’s Detention

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Human rights activist and former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has sharply criticized Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for his recent visit to legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN.

Obi’s visit to Ekiti State on Monday wasn’t limited to his meeting with Afe Babalola.

He also took time to meet with detained lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, who has been embroiled in legal battles since his arrest.

Farotimi, a vocal critic of systemic corruption and the Nigerian legal system, has a history of challenging powerful figures and advocating for judicial reform.

His arrest, on allegations of defamation against Afe Babalola, has been widely viewed by activists as a tactic to silence dissent.

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Farotimi was detained in Lagos last Tuesday before being charged before a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti on a 16-count charge, primarily related to defamation.

The situation escalated further when, on December 6, the Nigerian police filed additional cybercrime charges against him at the Federal High Court in Ekiti.

On Monday, December 9, the court granted him bail to the tune of N50 million, a sum that his legal team is still working to meet.

Sowore’s criticism of Peter Obi’s visit was pointed and symbolic. In a post on his X handle (formerly Twitter), Sowore likened Obi’s actions to historical injustices, saying, “I condemn those who went to ‘beg’ Chief Afe Babalola today over the unjust detention and persecution of Dele Farotimi.

The delegation led by Peter Obi did colossal injustice to the struggle to drain the swamp of judicial criminality in our country.

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Obi’s action is like forcing Rosa Parks to return to the back of the bus of racial injustice during the civil rights era in the United States! The struggle continues! #FreeDeleFarotimiNow.”

 


 

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Obasanjo Holds Memorial Service for Late US President Jimmy Carter in Abeokuta

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recently hosted a memorial service in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to honor his late friend and close ally, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.

Carter, a remarkable statesman and humanitarian, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

His death marked the end of a life filled with service and dedication to peace.

Obasanjo, who had a long-standing friendship with Carter, expressed his deep admiration for the former president through a statement issued by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, announcing the service.

Carter’s legacy is profound, not just for his time in office but for his commitment to human rights, global peace, and public service.

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He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts in promoting democracy, human rights, and combating disease in developing countries.

Before becoming president, Carter served as a Georgia state senator and governor, eventually defeating incumbent Gerald Ford in the 1976 presidential election.


 

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Peter Obi Urges the Government to Take Action on Nigeria’s Power Grid Failures

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Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate, took to his X handle to express his frustration over the ongoing collapse of Nigeria’s national grid.

In a recent post, he mentioned the recurrence of grid failures, with the latest collapse occurring just 11 days into the new year.

Last year, Nigerians experienced similar setbacks as the national grid failed approximately 12 times, causing significant hardship for households and businesses.

Obi pointed out the cost of Nigeria’s power crisis, revealing that over $3.23 billion had been borrowed over the past four years to address the country’s electricity challenges.

Despite this, the nation struggles to produce more than 4,500 megawatts of power, falling far short of the energy needs of its growing population.

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The repeated grid failures are a stark reminder of the lack of progress in the power sector.

Obi questioned where the borrowed funds for the sector had been allocated, pointing to a lack of sincere commitment by Nigerian leaders to address the nation’s pressing issues.


 

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Dalung Claims Dangerous Cabal Is Influencing Tinubu’s Government Decisions

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Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youths and Sports, has once again pointed out the presence of a dangerous cabal within President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting they are shaping the decisions and actions of the current government.

Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, Dalung emphasized that this influential group was working against the country’s best interests.

Dalung went further to describe the cabal as “dangerous,” claiming their actions are driven by personal gain rather than the welfare of the people or the administration.

He stated, “If you look at the hardship in the country and the president’s reaction, it’s completely a disconnect from the reality we are dealing with.

The cabal’s infrastructure is still effective, influencing the government in ways that go against the president’s intentions.”

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He warned that the cabal’s actions, which seem at odds with the president’s plans, are undermining efforts that could have brought positive change to Nigerians.

Their self-serving interests, according to Dalung, are leading to decisions that hurt the nation rather than help it.

Despite revealing his views, Dalung chose not to name the individuals he believes make up the cabal, leaving that task to investigative journalists.

“It’s up to you to dig deeper and uncover the identities of those involved.

I have the right to reserve the names I think are part of the cabal,” he said.

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