The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has said that human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, recently remanded by an Ekiti magistrate court, will be freed from prison if he proves the allegations levelled against him.
Farotimi alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the judiciary system of the country in a book.
Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Afe Babalola, represented by the head of his legal team, Owoseni Ajayi, urged Nigerians to seek the truth before throwing their weight behind Farotimi.
“Is it wrong for Aare Afe Babalola to seek justice for these false utterances against him? Should justice only be available to Mr Dele Farotimi because Aare Afe Babalola is a global icon? Once Mr Dele Farotimi can show proof that his assertions in the book are true, then he will be free,” Owoseni said.
“Until then, the law allows free speech, but not one that is calculated to injure the good reputation of another.”
He urged, “Nigerians to verify and find out what the truth is first before picking a side,” saying “All facts are verifiable”.
