Adebayo Adenipekun vs. Dele Farotimi: Adebayo Adenipekun, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has launched legal proceedings against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, according to a document obtained by SaharaReporters. The Oyo State High Court summons requires Farotimi’s appearance within 30 days. This ongoing legal scramble adds layers to Farotimi’s existing legal woes with Afe Babalola (SAN). Read more at SaharaReporters.
Legal Challenges and Objections: Farotimi faces 14 charges at the Ekiti State Magistrate Court, reduced from an initial 16, amid public support for his release. A preliminary objection submitted by Farotimi’s defence team challenges the charges’ validity, citing jurisdictional overreach and the inapplicability of the Criminal Code Act. This situation underscores the Nigerian legal system’s intricacies and Farotimi’s struggle for justice. How might this impact future human rights advocacy in Nigeria?
