Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer and activist, was granted bail by the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The court, presided over by Justice Babs O. Kuewumi, set the bail at N50 million with conditions that included a surety of equivalent value and a guarantor with a landed property.
Dele Farotimi was arrested and charged with cybercrime allegations linked to his book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.”
The police filed 12 fresh counts against him, including intentionally transmitting false information and bullying and harassing individuals.
The case was adjourned to January 29, 2025, for further proceedings.
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore welcomed the bail decision, tweeting, “The first hurdle was crossed. @DeleFarotimi was granted bail of N50 million naira surety in the like sum with someone with landed property”.
Farotimi’s arrest and trial have sparked widespread concern, with many Nigerians calling for his release and criticizing the cybercrime charges as an attempt to silence him.
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