Nigerian activist and 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has responded to remarks made by Afe Babalola’s legal counsel, stating that human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi must substantiate the allegations in his book or face prosecution....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
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According to Premium Times, Afe Babalola’s lawyer stated:
“I formally requested that Farotimi provide evidence to support the claims in his publication. If he fails, he should be prosecuted for criminal defamation in line with Nigeria’s laws, and all defamatory materials should be confiscated until investigations are concluded.”
Reacting to this, Sowore criticized the move, claiming it was an attempt to exploit Farotimi’s situation to bring comfort to Afe Babalola. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Sowore wrote:
“They want to purchase happiness for Chief Afe Babalola through Dele Farotimi’s misery. It is not happening under our watch!”
Sowore’s comment underscores his solidarity with Farotimi and his opposition to any actions he perceives as suppressing freedom of expression.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
