Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has declared his unwavering resolve despite his ongoing defamation trial.
A few weeks ago, a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi ₦30 million bail following his arrest on allegations of defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD). Farotimi was released after meeting the bail conditions.
In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Farotimi expressed readiness to confront his challenges, describing himself as both resolute and grateful.
He wrote, “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled against principalities and powers, but I am human enough to retain the capacity to shed tears of joy in appreciation of the grace of God, expressed in the concerted efforts of fellow victims.
“My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war. My resolve was NEVER tested, but I was waiting for the next round of the fight to commence. I KNEW that the first round had been lost by those responsible for my imprisonment.”
Farotimi’s defiance underscores his determination to face the legal battle head-on, as he continues to assert his innocence and call out perceived injustices.
