Nigerian journalist and broadcaster, Oseni Rufai, has commended human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, describing him as “a beacon of light” with unwavering courage.
Rufai’s tribute comes amid Farotimi’s arrest and the subsequent surge in popularity of his literary works.
On December 3, 2024, Dele Farotimi was arrested in Lagos by officers from the Nigerian Police Force’s Zone 2 Command.
The arrest followed a defamation petition filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola, who alleged that Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, contained defamatory statements.
Farotimi was subsequently transferred to Ekiti State, where he was arraigned before a magistrate court on December 5, facing 16 counts of defamation and cyberstalking.
The court ordered his remand in prison custody pending further proceedings.
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Amid the detention, Rufai took to his Twitter page and wrote, “Dele Farotimi, a beacon of light, With courage so fierce, it ignites the night. In the face of darkness, he stands tall, A voice for the voiceless, he answers the call.
” Unyielding in spirit, with words like a sword, He fights for justice, truth his accord. Through trials and tempests, his resolve does not sway, Dele’s courage, a beacon, leading the way.”
Literary Contributions
Dele Farotimi is renowned for his critical examination of Nigeria’s socio-political landscape through his writings. His notable works include: Do Not Die in Their War: A treatise on Nigeria’s contemporary political trajectories, this book delves into the nation’s political challenges and advocates for systemic change; Imperatives of the Nigerian Revolution is another farotimi’s work that discusses the necessity for a revolutionary approach to address Nigeria’s systemic issues and Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System which is Farotimi’s latest publication that critically examines the flaws within Nigeria’s justice system, unmasking individuals and authorities complicit in corruption and violations of equity.
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