Farotimi’s Arrest Reminder Of Military Dark Days – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has has condemned in strong term the arrest of a civil rights activist, Dele Farotimi.

Atiku described the arrest as a reminder of the dark days of military dictatorship.

EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Farotimi was arrested on Monday over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola, SAN.

The 2023 People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Candidate, in a statement on Wednesday noted that there is no need for police involvement in Farotimi’s case since it is said to border on defamation.

According to him, Farotimi’s arrest is a symbol of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s desire to suffocate the fundamental right to free expression.

He advised that if anyone feels wronged by defamatory words, the person can approach the court, noting that freedom of expression is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution

He said: “The arrest and detention of lawyer and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, is unequivocally condemned. It serves as a grim reminder of the dark days of military dictatorship when the iron fist of tyranny sought to crush all dissent.

“I am made aware that Dele is being accused of defamation — an offense that, under normal circumstances, should not warrant the involvement of law enforcement.

“The Police’s intervention in such matters is nothing less than the use of a sledgehammer to swat a fly, an overreach of unimaginable proportions.”

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