Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted bail to lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi, setting the bail conditions at ₦50 million with a surety who owns landed property of equal value.
The development was announced by Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, via his social media platform on Monday.
“The first hurdle was crossed. #DeleFarotimi was granted bail of ₦50 million with a surety in like sum who must own landed property. The case was adjourned to January 29, 2025,” Sowore wrote.
Farotimi’s legal battle has garnered significant public attention, with supporters calling for fairness and transparency in the proceedings.