Peter Obi, the former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has paid a visit to Nigerian legal icon Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Obi, according to an eyewitness had pleaded with Babalola to consider the “situation” of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who has been remanded at the Correctional Service facility in Ekiti.

Babalola has come under intense criticism from several Nigerians since he petitioned the police to arrest Farotimi. On Monday, 9 December, 2024 the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum.

However, Obi has resolved to try and mediate between the two lawyers for a possible alternative resolution. A social activist, Moses Paul, posted pictures and images of Obi’s visit to Ado-Ekiti on X and wrote: “Today, Mr. @PeterObi traveled from Lagos to Ekiti State, dedicating the entire day to meaningful engagements.

“He visited Aare Afe Babalola at his office within the Afe Babalola University, where they had in-depth discussions on critical issues, including the situation of activists and lawyer @DeleFarotimi.

“Following this, Mr. @PeterObi proceeded to the prison facility where @DeleFarotimi is being held.”

“In a private meeting, he expressed solidarity and engaged in a candid exchange aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges.”

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