Dele Farotimi: Truth is my tool to Fight against Injustice

Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer and author of the controversial book “Nigeria and its criminal justice system”, has reiterated his allegations against Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, insisting that his claims are accurate and truthful.

Farotimi, who addressed journalists on Tuesday following his release from the Ekiti State Correctional Centre, stated, “I have never lied against anyone. If I don’t know, I will say I don’t know. The truth is enough—it is the only weapon with which you can slay the monster called Nigeria.”

He met the conditions and was subsequently freed from detention, where he had been held since his arrest earlier this month over allegations of defamation against Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD).

Farotimi was arrested over statements in his book, which accused Babalola of unethical practices within Nigeria’s criminal justice system. Despite being accused of defamation, the lawyer insists his claims are based on facts.

Farotimi further stated that, “I understand the challenges that come with fighting entrenched powers, but I remain steadfast in my commitment to the truth,”