{"id":348207,"date":"2024-12-05T20:55:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T19:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=348207"},"modified":"2024-12-05T20:55:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T19:55:48","slug":"dele-farotimi-judiciary-remains-last-bastion-of-hope-lp-reps-demands-fair-hearing-in-prosecution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/dele-farotimi-judiciary-remains-last-bastion-of-hope-lp-reps-demands-fair-hearing-in-prosecution\/","title":{"rendered":"Dele Farotimi: Judiciary remains last bastion of hope \u2014 LP reps demands fair hearing in prosecution"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Recall that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned Farotimi&#8217;s arrest, saying it breaches the rule of law and the legal profession&#8217;s sanctity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Labour Party caucus in the house of representatives has urged the judiciary to maintain neutrality and impartiality in Dele Farotimi&#8217;s prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>Farotimi, a human rights activist, was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/03\/police-arrest-human-rights-lawyer-dele-farotimi-over-defamation-allegation\/\"><strong>arrested<\/strong><\/a> by the Ekiti police command on Tuesday over alleged defamation and cyberbullying.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his arrest, Farotimi had raised concerns about plans to abduct him, following a petition filed by Afe Babalola, a senior advocate of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>A magistrate court in Ekiti <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/04\/update-court-remands-dele-farotimi-in-police-custody\/\"><strong>remanded<\/strong><\/a> Farotimi in prison custody until December 10, after arraigning him on a 16-count charge.<\/p>\n<p>Since his arrest, prominent figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/04\/farotimis-arrest-reminiscent-of-autocratic-brutal-era-of-military-dictatorship-atiku\/\"><strong>called<\/strong><\/a> for his release on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, has also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/take-it-back-movement-announces-dec-10-protests-over-arrest-of-activist-dele-farotimi\/\"><strong>urged<\/strong><\/a> Nigerians to join a nationwide protest on December 10 against the judiciary over Farotimi&#8217;s prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>Victor Ogene, LP caucus leader, has asked the judiciary to remain impartial and uphold democratic principles.<\/p>\n<p>Ogene stated that democracy is threatened when institutions are manipulated against citizens, adding that anti-democratic activities undermine Nigeria&#8217;s civil government.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmaker expressed concern over Farotimi&#8217;s arrest, saying it sparked worries about eroding democratic principles and silencing dissenting voices.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The judiciary remains the last bastion of hope for all citizens in a democratic society; as such, it is imperative that the judiciary upholds the principles of impartiality,&#8221; NAN quoted Ogene as saying.<\/p>\n<p>Ogene emphasized that the judicial system must remain neutral, regardless of social status or connections.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Labour Party caucus is committed to upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,&#8221; Ogene added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recall that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned Farotimi&#8217;s arrest, saying it breaches the rule of law and the legal profession&#8217;s sanctity. 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