A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti grants human rights activist Dele Farotimi N50 million bail. The court ruling, shared by Omoyele Sowore, requires a surety with landed property. The case has been adjourned to January 29, 2025, with many supporters hopeful for Farotimi's legal proceedings.
On December 9, 2024, a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, granted human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, bail in the sum of N50 million. The decision was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, via his X handle.
According to Sowore’s tweet, the court required a surety with landed property to stand in for Farotimi’s bail. The case has been adjourned to January 29, 2025. Sowore expressed relief over this development, noting that it marks the first step in Farotimi's legal proceedings.
The news comes amid growing support for Farotimi, who is known for his advocacy on human rights issues and active involvement in political affairs. The lawyer’s case has generated significant attention, particularly within legal and activist circles, as the outcome could have wider implications on political freedoms in Nigeria.
Farotimi's legal team and supporters have remained optimistic, calling the bail a positive sign. However, the legal process is far from over, and the court will reconvene next year to further address the case. As the matter progresses, many are closely monitoring the implications for both Farotimi and the broader landscape of Nigerian activism.
Details of the case will continue to unfold as the court reconvenes in January 2025.
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