By Alexis Uchendu
Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi was arraigned on Wednesday before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court on a 16-count charge of alleged defamation.
Farotimi, arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by the Ekiti State police command, is accused of defaming the character of legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, through statements in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
Court proceedings began around 10:25 a.m., and further updates on the case are anticipated.